WHEN YOU'RE ABROAD, trying to find out who to tip is never straightforward and neither is trying to work out the exact amount. To make things even more complicated, the rules for tipping vary greatly from country to country. Even people from the same country can’t agree on how much to tip. Also, within each country the rules can change, so what was appropriate last time your visited your favourite country may be completely in appropriate the next time you go. However, here are some general guidelines which might help you on your travels.