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as @Molly Cassidy says above.When reading yesterday's question about prices of drinks and snacks in bars along the way, leaving a tip was mentioned. I had not previously given this any thought. Is that practice assumed, as it is here in the US? Assuming the answer is "yes", how much? I'm not trying to be cheap, I simply want to do what's right.
If you have a Menu del Dia, you are not expected to tip. Other times in restaurants it's your choice, but 5-10% would be the maximum I would tip.Does that pertain to restaurants, too?
When reading yesterday's question about prices of drinks and snacks in bars along the way, leaving a tip was mentioned. I had not previously given this any thought. Is that practice assumed, as it is here in the US? Assuming the answer is "yes", how much? I'm not trying to be cheap, I simply want to do what's right.
If your bill came to say €50 rounding it up to €51 would be very insulting.No, you do not need to tip. If you want to leave something, it's usual to round up the bill to a whole euro.
Yes, I realise that. I've never had a €50 bill in Spain, though. My bill is usually less than €10, unless I have a menu del dia.If your bill came to say €50 rounding it up to €51 would be very insulting.
If your bills are less than €10 then €1 is a good tip.Yes, I realise that. I've never had a €50 bill in Spain, though. My bill is usually less than €10, unless I have a menu del dia.
Having said that, there is still no obligation to tip at all.
The tipping culture is strong in resort areas in Mexico, and ome jobs, such as baggers in grocery stores rely solely on tips (at least that was true in the recent past).I don't think the tipping culture like in the US exists anywhere else.
In that it forms a large part of the staff income as I understand?
(correct me if I'm wrong, but in 30-40 countries I have never come across it)
We usually leave loose change for things like coffee or a drink, 10% for a meal. I have family who live in Spain who think that’s outrageously generous!When reading yesterday's question about prices of drinks and snacks in bars along the way, leaving a tip was mentioned. I had not previously given this any thought. Is that practice assumed, as it is here in the US? Assuming the answer is "yes", how much? I'm not trying to be cheap, I simply want to do what's right.
Frequent visitor to USA. Been noticeable to me in two recent visits totalling 6 weeks how tipping is now largely in many ‘takeaway/‘to go’ establishments as well. Such as coffee shops. So you tip before you receive the service and i have seen suggestions up to 30%. Ballparks for example which are nearly all cashless, suggest a tip for handing you a can of beer.In the US tipping is expected and relied on to supplement the wages of wait staff at restaurants. The average "standard" has risen to now 20% several years ago. If I get good service or a friendly face, I have no problem with that tip. I now notice when the bill comes, often tipping options are listed at the top. You can choose to check a box to add either 18, 20 or 25% to the bill, and automatically calculates the total, which is quick and easier than adding it up yourself. This in no way "strong arms" you, as you can add in a lesser amount yourself, although it does subtly encourages larger tips.
That said, an unwritten rule I hear of is that you never tip owners of businesses, whether restaurants, or hairdressers, for example.
In Spain, when I leave a larger tip beyond a few small coins at any sit down meal, I always get an appreciative smile and have never noticed any embarrassing looks from the person serving me, no matter how high their wage may be from their employer.
Good grief! A lot of chain restaurants in the UK add 10 - 12.5% to the bill as an "optional service charge" but 20% would provoke a riot. Well, in the UK, more like an eye roll and a muttered "tut."The average "standard" has risen to now 20%
Yes!! Last week I noticed it had creept up a littl. Many seemed to go with 18,20,22 last year but it was mainly 18,22, 25 last week. Prices are quoted as nett too so you have to add taxes to the listed price. My $7 beer ended up around $10!Good grief! A lot of chain restaurants in the UK add 10 - 12.5% to the bill as an "optional service charge" but 20% would provoke a riot. Well, in the UK, more like an eye roll and a muttered "tut."
That was a strange experience in the US. I think everywhere in Europe insists that shops, restaurants etc show the total price, including any local taxes.Prices are quoted as net too so you have to add taxes to the listed price.
It’s normal there and taxes vary by state. Just how it works. You become used to it. Not much beats the ‘quality’ of the US bartender. More type of jobs get tips too. People tip hotel maids, coach drivers as well much of the time in my experience. I will defer to USA folks though as I am a tourist!!That was a strange experience in the US. I think everywhere in Europe insists that shops, restaurants etc show the total price, including any local taxes.
Yep, I leave $2-3/per day on a hotel bed when I leave, sitting on the bed, not under the pillow. I give a coach driver $1 for digging my suitcase out from underneath, as two examples.People tip hotel maids, coach drivers as well much of the time in my experience. I will defer to USA folks though
I was sitting with a German fellow in Atapuerca having a 3 course pilgrim meal in a restaurant and when we went to pay we wanted to leave a tip. She said no thanks just pay the bill. But on the whole I just rounded up to the next euro. Counter service were I went up and got my own food, I did not tip.Does that pertain to restaurants, too?
Well, if you were to come to the US, you wouldn’t even find a 10% option on the ipad screen where you have to click on a tip while the wait staff stand there watching you. In some places, 20% is the smallest amount offered, sometimes you can find 18%. You can click on “other” and enter your own amount, but research shows that most people are reluctant to do that while they are being watched, so overwhelmingly those people go with the lowest % offered.10% for a meal.
a number of businesses show similar tipping options using percentages when paying my bill…including Olive Garden. However, last year I noticed that the percentage was based after the tax was included in the bill! So, ineffect, I was tipping the tax as well!! It is supposed to be a percentage of the bill (not tax as well)!!In the US tipping is expected and relied on to supplement the wages of wait staff at restaurants. The average "standard" has risen to now 20% several years ago. If I get good service or a friendly face, I have no problem with that tip. I now notice when the bill comes, often tipping options are listed at the top. You can choose to check a box to add either 18, 20 or 25% to the bill, and automatically calculates the total, which is quick and easier than adding it up yourself. This in no way "strong arms" you, as you can add in a lesser amount yourself, although it does subtly encourages larger tips.
That said, an unwritten rule I hear of is that you never tip owners of businesses, whether restaurants, or hairdressers, for example.
In Spain, when I leave a larger tip beyond a few small coins at any sit down meal, I always get an appreciative smile and have never noticed any embarrassing looks from the person serving me, no matter how high their wage may be from their employer.
I think that rule is a thing of the past — my hairdresser owns her own studio, and when I go to pay, her ipad flashes with the same tip options as my favorite Indian restaurant.That said, an unwritten rule I hear of is that you never tip owners of businesses, whether restaurants, or hairdressers, for example.
Yes I saw a few instances of that in USA last week!a number of businesses show similar tipping options using percentages when paying my bill…including Olive Garden. However, last year I noticed that the percentage was based after the tax was included in the bill! So, ineffect, I was tipping the tax as well!! It is supposed to be a percentage of the bill (not tax as well)!!
I go 20%, but if the waiter goes above and beyond standard service, such as bringing extra rolls if they are delicious, or additional chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant, or if I happen to share a meal, I then tip somewhat higher.Well, if you were to come to the US, you wouldn’t even find a 10% option on the ipad screen where you have to click on a tip while the wait staff stand there watching you. In some places, 20% is the smallest amount offered, sometimes you can find 18%. You can click on “other” and enter your own amount, but research shows that most people are reluctant to do that while they are being watched, so overwhelming those people go with the lowest % offered.
Yes, our cultural differences in tipping on our home turf/country, usually reflect our opinions on what we decide to do with the tipping customs in Spain or elsewhere. I do tip less in Spain than at home, but leaving only a few small coins on the table feels too cheap to me, unless I've only ordered a coffee.And yes, this is TOTALLY off topic, but we’re being polite and exchanging cultural practices, so I’m not going to shut it down, not yet! Though another mod may always decide differently.
@Robo,I don't think the tipping culture like in the US exists anywhere else.
In that it forms a large part of the staff income as I understand?
(correct me if I'm wrong, but in 30-40 countries I have never come across it)
In Spain, as elsewhere. I tend to leave a bit of the change from paying the bill......
Never really thought of it as a %.
It's a thank you for good/pleasant service.
Any small coins I accumulate I also use for this purpose. They are heavy!
The tradition/custom of Tipping in North America is way out of touch , not even close to any reality.
Wow! I had no idea what I was starting...!
Here I am. So glad to be of serviceYes, but not to worry, the political police will be along shortly to tidy it up..
Those of us who have been around for awhile knew right awayWow! I had no idea what I was starting...! But thank you to those who actually answered my question and helped me.
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