tipping
Feb 13th, 2003, 01:16 AM
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My experience has been that tipping in Spain is less than other European countries, such as France and Germany. Even at moderately priced dinners in a Spanish restaurant (40-50 Euro for two adults), I would watch most people around me leaving small change, or up a couple of Euro. This probably is because Spanish law requires service is added to every tab, so you can be sure it's included--even if the bill doesn't indicate.
If I liked the service, I would give at least ten percent (most expressed a lot of gratitude for this), but I also am a big tipper in the U.S. for good service.
If I liked the service, I would give at least ten percent (most expressed a lot of gratitude for this), but I also am a big tipper in the U.S. for good service.
Feb 13th, 2003, 11:57 AM
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If you click on the "Resources" tab at the top of the page, there is a tipping guide here on Fodors. The one for Spain is at: http://www.fodors.com/features/nfdisplay1.cfm?name=stt/010124_stt_tg_spain
It suggests, as Riffic said, about 10% at restaurants, but also amounts to tip porters, at bars, etc.
It suggests, as Riffic said, about 10% at restaurants, but also amounts to tip porters, at bars, etc.
