Foreign Tipping Guide by Country & Region
Jun 10, 2023, 9:53 pm
#631
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 29
In Canada (Toronto) you see on the Machine now 18/25/30 pretty commonly, and its after tax on the machine as well.
The rule of thumb is you don't have to tip for takeout (sometimes I do), or coffee. You tip at bars and restaurants and it really seems like 18% is considered an ok tip now which is nonsense really.
My wife used to work in bars and come home with $400 a night.
The service here is no better than back home in Australia, I wish they'd abolish tipping
The rule of thumb is you don't have to tip for takeout (sometimes I do), or coffee. You tip at bars and restaurants and it really seems like 18% is considered an ok tip now which is nonsense really.
My wife used to work in bars and come home with $400 a night.
The service here is no better than back home in Australia, I wish they'd abolish tipping
Jun 12, 2023, 10:25 am
#632
Join Date: May 2013
Location: MAD
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Posts: 3,105
Yes, I'm American but have lived away for some years. I'm personally pretty confused about things now, particularly counter service. I generally don't tip in those situations but is that no longer considered acceptable?
Jun 12, 2023, 11:17 am
#633
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: YUL
Posts: 969
Perfectly acceptable. Tipping for what service at the counter exactly? For handling the food to the customer?
Jun 19, 2023, 4:33 pm
#634
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Dec 9, 2023, 9:19 am
#635
Join Date: May 2022
Location: DTW, HNL
Programs: DL PM, MM
Posts: 16
The standard "round up" advice seems to me to be increasingly obsolete (or problematic?) in an age in which most restaurant bills are paid via credit card. In the US, there's typically a space on the bill for adding a tip, but in Europe, you tap your card on the device, a receipt gets spit out, and that's that. I'm just back from two weeks in Italy, and I don't think I ever saw cash exchanged or left on the table. :-)
Feb 18, 2024, 3:34 am
#636
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Join Date: Feb 2024
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Thank you ever so much for taking the time to compile and share this comprehensive list, Sharon! It's incredibly helpful to have all of these tips and resources in one convenient place. Your efforts are truly appreciated, and I'm sure many people will benefit from your hard work. Great job!