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Yeah tipping is not required here, it's only really if you get great service..
I use that to my advantage, a couple came in late last night when we were not supposed to carry on serving but I intervened and said I'd take their table.. ended up getting a decent tip from them
I'd say so far about 30% of people have tipped me, it's ranged from about 3% - 15% of the bill.. 10% is about normal I believe though
I never tip, and you shouldn't do that here even, as the tipping is included in the waiters' salaries negotiated by the trade unions. So the correct rate in Finland is 0% of the note.
And as this is not a cash economy anymore, the waiter wouldn't see the tips in his/her wallet anyway.
This morning I ordered the simple dollar menu sandwich at McDonalds but they gave me the regular one with egg on it for the same price by accident. Successful day.
I never tip, and you shouldn't do that here even, as the tipping is included in the waiters' salaries negotiated by the trade unions. So the correct rate in Finland is 0% of the note.
And as this is not a cash economy anymore, the waiter wouldn't see the tips in his/her wallet anyway.
Tipping here is supposed to reward good service but at this point it's become nearly mandatory. I remember 10-15% were considered the norm for decent service, now it seems like the norm is to pay 20%. At this point tipping is for restaurants to make their prices appear lower. Add 8% or so sales tax to the bill for most states.
You ever end up going to a Mexican / Tex-Mex place?
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