Hi glocals,
Even though I've been here a few years, I'm still not sure what the 'common' custom here is regarding tipping at restaurants.
I know that waiters are paid a salary here, but do they also expect to be tipped?
And if yes - what percentage should the tip be?
Thanks a lot
Oded
Hi glocals,
Even though I've been here a few years, I'm still not sure what the 'common' custom here is regarding tipping at restaurants.
I know that waiters are paid a salary here, but do they also expect to be tipped?
And if yes - what percentage should the tip be?
Thanks a lot
Oded
It's not mandatory - a lot of people just round up on a smaller bill (+/- a franc) and give a little bit more (normally not over 5-7%) on a larger bill.
It's not mandatory - a lot of people just round up on a smaller bill (+/- a franc) and give a little bit more (normally not over 5-7%) on a larger bill.
My rule of thumb is much the same as Matthew’s.
And for a coffee of coffee but nothing more, I give 10 centimes if the service has been pleasant.
I find staff tend to remember me even if I don’t go back to the place for a week or two, so I imagine the small gesture has some bearing.
My rule of thumb is much the same as Matthew’s.
And for a coffee of coffee but nothing more, I give 10 centimes if the service has been pleasant.
I find staff tend to remember me even if I don’t go back to the place for a week or two, so I imagine the small gesture has some bearing.
Thanks for the replies :-)
If the service is terrible (which it often is) I won't tip, and if the service is amazing I'll overtip.
My question is more re the 'normal' times when the service is decent.
So according to Matthew, 5%-7% should be OK.
Makes sense.
Thanks again,
Oded
Thanks for the replies :-)
If the service is terrible (which it often is) I won't tip, and if the service is amazing I'll overtip.
My question is more re the 'normal' times when the service is decent.
So according to Matthew, 5%-7% should be OK.
Makes sense.
Thanks again,
Oded
