• randomperson
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    122 years ago

    I love that vast majority of Europeans don’t tip. At least the ones thinking rationally.

    • ox
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      102 years ago

      Lately I’ve been at some finer diners in my country, and the payment terminals now have an option if you want to tip.
      I’ve made it a rule never to tip. Even if the service was magnificent.

      Out of all the things I don’t want my country adopting from the US, the tipping must be somewhere in the top.

      • @NuPNuA@lemm.ee
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        12 years ago

        I assume that’s to account for how many people are cashless now rather than making it mandatory. I personally haven’t handled anything more than a few coins in years. Can’t remember the last time I saw a bank note.

    • rebul
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      32 years ago

      I’ve been in the UK for the past week (first time). No tips, not even an option to tip.

      • mannycalavera
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        22 years ago

        Tip if your enjoyed the service. That’s about it. Not to subsidise shitty employment laws.

    • can only speak to Germany, but it definitely is pretty common to tip here. Just less across-the-board and less money than in the US, usually 1 or a couple of Euros.

    • @NuPNuA@lemm.ee
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      12 years ago

      In the UK, it’s always been a reward for above average food or service. Not a something you leave everytime to make up for short wages.