Good. Tipping creates so much mental overhead and unnecessary bad feelings on everyone's part.
Why some US restaurants are banning tips
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Re: Why some US restaurants are banning tips
#22I am against the popular opinion and I actually tip if the hotel is somewhat cheap (ie food does not cost a small fortune). I do it out of selfish reasons. When I order chicken, I want them to bring me a good piece. Or if I order Porotta, I want them to bring me the most fresh one.
Or sometimes when I get a very tasty meal, I just tip them to share them some of the happiness that they brought me. But totally depends on how strapped for cash I currently am...
This is India, and not US, by the way..
Re: Why some US restaurants are banning tips
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
I am french, living in the US: yes, service is always included in France, but service is usually not that good. At least, definitely not as good as in the US.
Many countries have far better service without tipping, China and Japan come to mind.
The market works better in China: Competition is fierce and nowadays with online reviews most restaurants are so scared of a bad review that they go the extra mile and staff go all out as soon as you raise a slight concern.
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#24Next also include sales tax in label prices.
welcome to europe, where tips are optional and sales tax is denoted
Unless it's a bottle deposit tax, then it gets added outside the advertised price ;) 2 Euro bottle of Coke, great, I have 2 euro left, pay 2 euro 20 please... Fawwwwwkkkkkkkkk
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#25Earlier quoted context omitted.
welcome to europe, where tips are optional and sales tax is denoted
Somehow the "tip culture" is spreading over here too, especially in touristy areas, even the POS terminals now ask you for a tip.
It's widespread here in Ireland. POS terminals have 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% tip options with a tiny and hard to reach dismiss button.
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#26Earlier quoted context omitted.
welcome to europe, where tips are optional and sales tax is denoted
Somehow the "tip culture" is spreading over here too, especially in touristy areas, even the POS terminals now ask you for a tip.
I often tip generously, but never when they start out expecting one. If the terminal asks for a tip, I don't tip.
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#27Earlier quoted context omitted.
welcome to europe, where tips are optional and sales tax is denoted
Unless it's a bottle deposit tax, then it gets added outside the advertised price ;) 2 Euro bottle of Coke, great, I have 2 euro left, pay 2 euro 20 please... Fawwwwwkkkkkkkkk
It's not a tax, it's a 'loan'. You'll get the money back if you return the bottle later.
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#28I am against the popular opinion and I actually tip if the hotel is somewhat cheap (ie food does not cost a small fortune). I do it out of selfish reasons. When I order chicken, I want them to bring me a good piece. Or if I order Porotta, I want them to bring me the most fresh one. Or sometimes when I get a very tasty meal, I just tip them to share them some of the happiness that they brought me. But totally depends…
Any recommendations for tipping in India? (Amounts etc) I was warned against tipping too much by locals who worried it could distort local economies toward tourists and away from local people.
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#29Mr. Pink doesn't tip in Reservoir Dogs -
Re: Why some US restaurants are banning tips
#30Earlier quoted context omitted.
welcome to europe, where tips are optional and sales tax is denoted
Somehow the "tip culture" is spreading over here too, especially in touristy areas, even the POS terminals now ask you for a tip.
It is because you are leaving money on the table if you don't ask for more money. The hyper maximizing money is what needs to stop.