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Say "thank you" in the appropriate language. There is almost no tipping in France or Spain. Waiters and waitresses are professionals and may even be insulted by offering them alms. I was uncomfortable not leaving a tip, so with the translation assistance of a Quebecoise and French woman, asked a waitress in France about tipping. She was adamant that she was a professional, well paid, and did not want a tip.I would like to be able to express myself in a proper manner
Hy , Falcon said it all . Buen Camino .I have been to Europe several times and the ideas about tips seems different than in the US. I have worked for tips in my life as have some of my children and friends. The attitude and helpfulness of service people can really enhance the overall experience whether it is coffee/tea and a roll or a five star meal. I would like to be able to express myself in a proper manner ( I am on a budget ) Also, the albergues and hostels, what is proper appreciation for providing a welcome place to rest each day ?
Any help would be appreciated.
Stephen
... There is almost no tipping in France or Spain. Waiters and waitresses are professionals and may even be insulted by offering them alms. I was uncomfortable not leaving a tip, so with the translation assistance of a Quebecoise and French woman, asked a waitress in France about tipping. She was adamant that she was a professional, well paid, and did not want a tip. When dining with other pilgrims, everyone tosses out the posted price for the menu peregrino. No tax. No tip. No embarrassment. No angry waiter.
Should your bar bill be 2.90E, it is not necessary to wait around for the .10E, however. You can round up without offense. It is not an insulting "tip," it is just a convenience for everyone.
Back in the day, when I first visited Britain (1965), tipping was just not done in a pub - but it was common, and appreciated, to ask the barman "will you have one with me?"Tipping in pubs in Britain is different. The custom for drinks or "at the bar" food is NO tips.
Minimum wage in food service is $2.13 per hour...His wage must have been very low
Unjust country...Minimum wage in food service is $2.13 per hour...
It is an anomaly for sure. Obviously, no one would work at that wage, but tips bring it up, sometimes substantially. That is why patrons cannot go back to a restaurant if they don't tip, and why you can find your friends won't go out with you to dinner when they see you don't leave a tip! You can tip only for good service, but don't expect to be welcome back, and don't expect your friends to accept a hardline stance against tipping. Rude is rude, even when you don't like a particular custom.Unjust country...
Back in the day, when I first visited Britain (1965), tipping was just not done in a pub - but it was common, and appreciated, to ask the barman "will you have one with me?"
I wouldn't be so harsh as to say unjust country, it's just the economy here in the US and that in much of Europe is built on different long-standing traditions. In the end, I suspect that the net earnings of a waiter here and in Europe are roughly the same, adjusted for overall cost of living.Unjust country...
I notice ads here in Norway for Carib cruises (American ships), and the small print that says: "15% tip will be added". It is a significant amount of money...For future reference, if you're in a bar here in the US and expect to be drinking several rounds, ask the waiter or bartender if they will run a tab, which means you won't pay until you're finished, at which time you'll add the tip.
Cuba too. If you go there, be sure you have a goodly stash of $1.00 US bills.The only place i've been where I felt I had to tip constantly was Egypt, but it wasn't a LOT of money on conversion, it just seemed like I was constantly tipping everyone.
And as for the waiter in the San Francisco sports bar, he either was having a really bad day or he was just an insensitive, provincial jerk. For future reference, if you're in a bar here in the US and expect to be drinking several rounds, ask the waiter or bartender if they will run a tab, which means you won't pay until you're finished, at which time you'll add the tip.
That takes all the charm out of it; back in the day the barman would generally chat a bit as he took his drink or at least lift it up to you in thanks. Under what you advise is the current rule, I guess I'd just leave a tip and be done with it.only that specified drink may be taken (never the cash) and can only be poured and consumed after they finish their shift and not behind the bar.
When in Rome, sorry, Spain do as the Spaniards do.I am amazed at the amount of advice and experiences expressed by folk on here regarding tipping [...]
I do tip by the way -usually the British way.
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