Is it custumary to Tip or provide Gratuity for services in the Muslim world?
It does not appear to be. Seems that everytime I leave a tip at a restaraunt (20%) then the staff are completely amazed that someone would do that. Am I receiving the wrong message? Is it customary to Tip in Qatar or anywhere in the Muslim world for that matter? If so then how much do you usually tip.
I'm just stating what I see in and around Doha. Consensus is that Arabs see service workers as subclass and tend to treat them with less respect than others. I know Islam teaches a different attitude but is seems that more affluent Arabs forget the teachings. I tip no matter what part of the world I show up in. This is only a personal oppinion but I feel that no matter what class person/worker you are you deserver respect and appreciation for the service that you provide. If i like the service I tip... If i dont like the service I always provide an explination for the distatisfaction.
Most of the arabic people are generous there will be no problem on that.