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In the US, Canada, and much of the Caribbean, service staff often rely on tips as a core part of their income, so 15-20% is standard and expected. In much of Europe and Asia, a service charge is frequently already built into the price, and tipping is a smaller, optional gesture rather than an obligation. In a few countries — Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand — tipping isn't part of the culture at all, and offering one can even cause confusion.
Always check your bill first: many countries already add a service charge, and adding a second tip on top isn't necessary or expected.
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