Tipping is completely at individual discretion in Amsterdam; the most you'll get if you don't leave a tip is a dirty look. But if, for example, the service at a café or restaurant has been warm and friendly, you can always leave a tip of approximately 10% of the bill (even though a service charge is already included in the bill).

When it comes to taxis, most people either round up to the nearest euro or add 10%.

Perhaps surprisingly, restrooms in some establishments – especially clubs – have an attendant present who expects a tip of 50 cents. Appreciate that the toilets will be clean and toilet paper in plentiful supply. Plus the attendants usually have a bowl of sweets to offer customers; but be sure to pick out the ones wrapped in paper!

And if you need the toilet while walking around the city, be warned that Amsterdam has few public toilets. And while men can relieve themselves in 'European style' urinals (modesty allowing; they can take a bit of getting used to), women will have to dash into the nearest bar or café. Although they shouldn't have to pay, they'll often be asked to buy a drink. It's wrong, but when you gotta go, you'll buy that drink.