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Old 04-27-2010, 12:21 PM   #19
Phaneuf3
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Originally Posted by corporatejay View Post
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.
When I was in Italy, the service I got was far far better than I ever received here. Prices were lower and tips were refused if I offered them. Of course this was out of the tourist trap hell and off the beaten path but it was a very refreshing change.
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