The tipping debate Small adjustments can have a significant impact.Insecurity about tipping can frequently rank among the most stressful aspects of traveling, second only to flying, of course. You should tip whom? The amount? Should you leave a tip at all? As is common knowledge, tipping is used extensively throughout the world. Even here, however, Egypt does not have a formal tipping policy. Never feel compelled to tip someone who hasn't given you a service. Tips are given here as a form of personal appreciation, so it is typically up to you to extend your own gesture of gratitude to anyone who provided you with good service in a hotel, restaurant, tour, etc.