S3#36 Japanese Tipping Culture
In this episode, we explore the unfamiliar culture of tipping in Japan, sharing personal overseas experiences and discussing how service systems work.
Memories of traveling abroad and tipping.
The personality mentions that they only traveled to Taiwan when they were young and have never had the experience of paying a tip abroad. While tipping is common overseas, they discuss how the concept is hard to fully grasp for someone raised in Japan.
Exploring the relationship between service improvement and rewards.
While there are countries where base wages are low and tipping is assumed, the practice of paying when someone provides great service has also become normalized. How we pay for food and services seems deeply connected to each country's culture and background.
Sensing similarities to Japan's reikin culture.
Furthermore, reflecting on Japan's real estate reikin (key money) and ceremonial tipping customs, the conversation leads to the realization that these practices might actually be quite close to the Japanese sensibility. Please listen to the full episode for more!
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