Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting European countries

For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire.

While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned.

“You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s bad style.”