Originally Posted by
Scots_Al
That's just not true though, is it? It's not as pervasive, or as extreme as in the USA, but rounding up a taxi fare, barber's charge, giving the guy who brings your takeaway a point or two, telling the barman to have one for himself, or adding 10% or so onto a restaurant bill are all commonplace. No-one's going to shout at you for not doing so, but neither would anyone bat an eyelid if you did; it's normal.
Granted, people do it. But it's not a culture. It's not expected and it's not a social competition like it is in the USA.
And to me, that’s exactly how tipping should take place. A gift at the discretion of the giver. When in the UK, I always feel much more inclined to tip because gratitude is often shown.
This is how it should be.