Tipping in Italy can be a tricky business! Many travelers find themselves wondering how much to tip and when. The truth is, Italian customs around tipping differ quite a bit from what you’re used to, expecially if you’re coming from the United States. You’ll often hear non-natives insist that tipping is also part of our (Italian) culture. And in some ways, that’s true – but tipping here is far less common and expected than in places like the United States. However, as a native Italian who has grown up between Italy and the United States, I can assure you that, although tips are appreciated by service workers, they’re not mandatory.…