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for 15 trips to France , Italy, GY, etc, I always thought the server's tip was included in the food bill somewhere so no need to add a tip. now I have been told wait staff is well paid and do not depend on tips like US wait staff does but if you think you had great service add to the bill or leave some cash, 5e seemed to go over well.
have I been a cheap Charlie all these years???
have I been a cheap Charlie all these years???
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tip everyone- from the clerks in stores who wait on you to the ticket takers at museums - they probably make less than many waiters and cab drivers. Throw your money around and yes make the French tear their hair out.
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Generally I agree with the no tipping in France comments. From observation, however, many French people leave small tips in restaurants, in hair salons and to taxis drivers.
Our favorite casual place in St. Gaudens had a box by the cash register to drop tips. We didn't, preferring to give the waitress and grill chef a cash gift at Christmas because we were there at least 3-4 times a month.
I don't follow any hard or fast rules, if I feel like leaving a tip for outstanding service, I will.
Our favorite casual place in St. Gaudens had a box by the cash register to drop tips. We didn't, preferring to give the waitress and grill chef a cash gift at Christmas because we were there at least 3-4 times a month.
I don't follow any hard or fast rules, if I feel like leaving a tip for outstanding service, I will.
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I normally do not tip in Europe unless it is just loose change. However, when I was in Vienna, I was informed by an irate server that tips were expected!! So, I gave him 10% of a 12Euro bill. 1.20Euro. He actually chased us down the street in ask what he had not done to deserve a tip. So, in Vienna, tip your waiter.
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jkbritt, your Viennese server was playing with you. You fell for it, apparently. He did not need or warrant the tip. You needn't feel bad. I think waiters in Vienna, especially in the tourist quarters, are more in-your-face about demanding recompense from tourists. It can be off-putting, but it doesn't mean you have to tip them, though most people when confronted with such behavior do.
Cafegoddess, you have zero comprehension about the tipping culture in Europe but a more than healthy dose of disdain, or maybe jealousy, about those of us who deal with it on a daily basis. Please make up for my perceived transgressions by throwing a load of US dollars at the next French taxi driver you encounter. He'll laugh all the way to the bank at your expense.
Cafegoddess, you have zero comprehension about the tipping culture in Europe but a more than healthy dose of disdain, or maybe jealousy, about those of us who deal with it on a daily basis. Please make up for my perceived transgressions by throwing a load of US dollars at the next French taxi driver you encounter. He'll laugh all the way to the bank at your expense.
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I've been following the various threads about this. Are there any countries tips ARE expected? (Jkbritt, I have been chased once in the US by a truly horrible server, so I feel your pain).
I mean, I'm ok tipping expected amounts (better for good service) but I don't want to unknowingly short someone. Tipping is such a nasty topic in the states and frankly I wish all places would charge service charges and just pay their servers a normal wage.
I mean, I'm ok tipping expected amounts (better for good service) but I don't want to unknowingly short someone. Tipping is such a nasty topic in the states and frankly I wish all places would charge service charges and just pay their servers a normal wage.
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" From observation, however, many French people leave small tips in restaurants, in hair salons and to taxis drivers."
Exactly. I am French and I do leave small tips. It makes me laugh when I read that "tippping is not in our culture". I have yet to meet the person who will refuse a tip.
Exactly. I am French and I do leave small tips. It makes me laugh when I read that "tippping is not in our culture". I have yet to meet the person who will refuse a tip.
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"People from the "regions" (formerly called the "provinces") are known to tip more than urbanites in France because they are more likely to know the serving staff."
People from the "regions" are more likely than Parisians to drive a few kms to change from their usual manger and try new places (with new staff). I'd be curious to know how the above statement is substantiated.
People from the "regions" are more likely than Parisians to drive a few kms to change from their usual manger and try new places (with new staff). I'd be curious to know how the above statement is substantiated.