Originally Posted by
Orange County Commuter
maybe you should start telling the Parisians I’ve seen several places lately try to hold up Americans for tips. I told one waiter when I was there last time that I had planned to leave a few euros but once you started scamming me like this, you’re not getting anything
Right. They most assuredly do expect tips from Americans. My motto is simple, go with local etiquette. The only exception are for American hotels, where I will tip according to American customs. That's it. No tip otherwise.