Originally Posted by
GetSetJetSet
I wish the U.S. would institute a VAT so the price would be the price. I am tired of the entitlement addicted service industry. Wasn't 10% standard like 5-10 years ago? Now you're a war criminal if you don't tip every jerk waiter 20% for lousy service.
They changed the law in Sweden several years ago with great fanfare to make tip included in the total price at all restaurants. It didn't take many months until an additional tip was universally expected. So now you tip twice!