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Originally Posted by BlackEleven
In a lot of European countries, people don't tip all, and I've never had a problem with the service in Europe.
If tips actually got you better service, I would be all for it, but the fact is they don't. What are the chances of going back to the same restaurant and the waitress remembering that you gave her 20% instead of 15% so this time, so this time you'll get better service.
I'm with the Europeans on this one.
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Just got back from Europe two weeks ago, ate at some fairly decent restaurants and the service was atrocious compared to north america. Forget clearing your plate when you're done your food, they'll remove it when the bring the main course. Need something after they drop your food off, no chance. Not only that but if you read the menu (at least in france) a 15% gratuity is INCLUDED in the price. So not only are you paying for the tip, you're required to give 15% regardless of the service sucks donkeys or not. Boo to that, I say.