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Nubs70
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But when you do. They are really confused. I rounded up 15 euro and the waiter was speachless
GimpYancIent
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You are correct due to tips being already calculated in the bill. That is normal in Europe. When the American tips more, well, that's bonus.
_caleb
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Our Martin!
Miss Bella
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I don’t tip much in Europe. It would be nice if European followed our cultural norms.
Miss Bella
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YorkshireT
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Europe is a big place with lots of very different countries.
20 years ago the US used to have better service than the UK generally in restaurants.
Nowadays no difference - not sure whether it’s because UK is better or US worse, I think possibly a bit of both.
I travel extensively usually but this year have had my wings clipped and only been to Paris, Spain a few times, Tenerife, Dublin and USA and I honestly could not separate any of them out on service in restaurants- none stood above another.
I can however say that USA tipping culture is abnormal- it’s not really done anywhere else the same (I’d say UK is closest but it’s still optional and not expected unless a big party in some restaurants, a lot don’t tip, if they do they leave often a few £s or 10%) including Middle East, Far East, Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, or Australia. Only the US and Canada.
Biggest frustrations of Orlando waiters is that some of the UK tourist that eat in Central Florida tip little or not tip at all. Gratuity reminders are written in most checks.
In Europe it’s customary to tip if the service deserves it, not to make up for shoddy pay rates. That’s the difference and the issue.
Biggest frustration of European (and British
) travellers is having a tip suggestion. We have always tipped on the service not the amount spent. If the server keeps mentioning tips or points it out on the cheque then I will tip minimum.
There are two trains of thought - as a visitor on US soil do you follow US custom, or do you do what you think what’s right and not make up for someone else’s wage problem. Unless of course the service deserves it.
But please don’t penalise me for having a largerr party and automatically increasing my bill even with shoddy service.
Or is there a middle ground?
Or is this off topic?
But please don’t penalise me for having a largerr party and automatically increasing my bill even with shoddy service.
Or is there a middle ground?
Or is this off topic?
MaximumEd
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Heppenheimer
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I would be happy if we didn't associate "good service" to equal coming by my table every 10 minutes to ask "Is everything OK? Can I get you anything?"
Personally, I like the European habit of the customer signaling to the server when they are ready or need something. Allows you to enjoy the meal at your own pace.
And of course, including both the service and tax in the listed price is something I wish we would adopt.
Personally, I like the European habit of the customer signaling to the server when they are ready or need something. Allows you to enjoy the meal at your own pace.
And of course, including both the service and tax in the listed price is something I wish we would adopt.
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DisneyDebRob
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So is Boris Johnson. But I’d rather be over there. Normally.
John park hopper
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Disney is all about get you in and out as fast as possible, the longer you sit there the less $$$ they are making. Tipping should be a personal thing not automatically added to the bill. I've had horrible service and have left a penny and great service I've tipped 30% of the bill. my 2 cents