• allywilson
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    1 year ago

    In the UK we tend not to tip if there’s a service charge.

    • BritishJ@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      If they add on a service charge at a bar. I always ask them to remove it. A service charge for me walking to the counter and ordering a drink… Really!

      • mifan@feddit.dk
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        1 year ago

        Neither do we in Denmark. I think that’s generally how Europe works. The price on the menu is the price you will be expected to pay. Nothing more, nothing less.

        If I have a restaurant or bar experience out of the ordinary or just have pleasant time with the staff I will tip. Otherwise I won’t, at it will be perfectly fine for everyone.

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      1 year ago

      The rip is that service charges tend to be higher than the tip. I’ve always worked to 10% all my life, or I’ll add 10% and then round up to a nice sounding number. This was even considered reasonable in a lot of US places back in the early 90’s, but these days restaurants typically set their service charges at 12.5% or higher.

      That might be fine; if the service is actually good I won’t mind, but if it’s just half assed service and the food isn’t great then I’ll kick up a stink.

      I mean, I probably won’t, but I’ll fantasise about doing it while in the shower for a few days after.