Tipping in Brazil isn’t expected or frequently given. That’s not to say it isn’t welcome!
In restaurants, a service charge of 10 percent is added to the bill. This is not compulsory but is usually paid unless there’s a good reason not to.
In bars, it’s usual to get a bill at the end rather than hand over cash each time you buy a drink. Tipping is at your discretion.
To avoid taxi drivers having to deal in coins, it’s usual to round up your fare to the nearest note.
Hotel staff appreciate a small tip for carrying your bags.