How much do you tip the waitresses outside the US? (salaries, restaurants)

[MelanieGermany]

When i was working as a waitress in germany i was always happy to have american customers because nobody tips that much in germany :-)

My girlfriend from Miami just moved to germany and when we`re having dinner together i have to stop her with giving tip that much.

How much do you tip waiters / waitresses in other countries outside the US?

Melanie / Germany

[Sudcaro]

It depends!
In many countries tipping is included in the bill, so you usually don't tip! (I'm thinking France, for instance).

[filihok]

Most of my Europe time is in Sweden and Denmark. And I was told that a tip is a 'tip'. If the service is excellent and you want to reward the server you leave a tip. If you don't, you don't. It's not expected. And if you do tip it is just a small amount, no 20%.

[Miaiam]

Unless the service is really outstanding, I do not tip.

In most countries - at least to my knowledge - it is included in the bill or it is seen as something exceptional from the customer, a true appreciation, as opposed to an obligation.

When one has a meal in a restaurant, one is obviously paying for much more than the real cost of food. This is intended to pay for several things, including the employees' salaries.

[MelanieGermany]

Tip is included in germany too. But when you want to honor good service, you usually "round up", like 18 € to 20 €, or 37€ to 40 €...

i saw many americans during my waitress time in Frankfurt (very international city) which gave up to 20 % !!! I loved it... looool.

Melanie

did you know that giving tip on the maledives is unwanted???

[Chava61]

In Israel most restaurants include the service in one's bill. But if you go to a small cafes where service is not included a 10% tip is normal.

[Teak]

In Malaysia, there is NO tipping.

In high-class restaurants, they will tack on a service charge of 15% (called "++"), which is 10% service and 5% government tax. But the small restaurants and foodstalls do not expect tips. They would think that you forgot your money on the table!

[corcorangirl]

You do tip in France, but not a lot, just round up the price. In Austria 10% is considered appropriate, but a friend told me most people usually tip less. In Germany you also just round up a bit.

[Vichel]

Nothing here in Perth. Prices of meals are high enough. And the wait staff is paid a decent wage.

[grmasterb]

If the service is good, I add to the tip included in the bill, usually up to a more U.S. standard of 20%. I know it's usually not expected, but I hope it's appreciated.