Could someone please clarify when I should tip and how much is an appropriate tip at cafes, but most of all at a restaurant? Im a bit lost.. I keep hearing different opinions. Im used to tipping like in the United States (approximately 15% is the norm). What do you guys do?
Thanks! :)
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When and how much to tip???
Feb 19, 2006 @ 22:40
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Could someone please clarify when I should tip and how much is an appropriate tip at cafes, but most of all at a restaurant? Im a bit lost.. I keep hearing different opinions. Im used to tipping like in the United States (approximately 15% is the norm). What do you guys do?
Thanks! :)
NisaFeb 19, 2006 @ 22:40
Thanks! :)
NisaFeb 19, 2006 @ 22:40
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Re: When and how much to tip???
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Feb 20, 2006 @ 15:11
Seriously, there is no specific rule for tipping. You can tip 20 centimes for a coffee (to make it Chf 4.-) up to Chf 10.- for a meal when the service is good and the waiter is nice (nice= polite+smiles!).
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Seriously, there is no specific rule for tipping. You can tip 20 centimes for a coffee (to make it Chf 4.-) up to Chf 10.- for a meal when the service is good and the waiter is nice (nice= polite+smiles!).
Iolly, Feb 20, 2006 @ 15:11
Iolly, Feb 20, 2006 @ 15:11
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Feb 20, 2006 @ 15:24
the tip is included in the cost already here, so only if you think the service deserves more reward than standard, you should tip.
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the tip is included in the cost already here, so only if you think the service deserves more reward than standard, you should tip.
Nir Ofek, Feb 20, 2006 @ 15:24
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Mar 2, 2006 @ 02:16
Most restaurants include a 15% service fee in the bill. If they do not, the menu will state in it (usually quite obviously). As most others have said, unless the service is exceptional, just rounding up your share of the bill is plenty.
Sit back and enjoy being in a country where the bill really is what you are supposed to pay, and where the prices advertised in shops are what you actually pay.
Kiriel
Sit back and enjoy being in a country where the bill really is what you are supposed to pay, and where the prices advertised in shops are what you actually pay.
Kiriel
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Most restaurants include a 15% service fee in the bill. If they do not, the menu will state in it (usually quite obviously). As most others have said, unless the service is exceptional, just rounding up your share of the bill is plenty.
Sit back and enjoy being in a country where the bill really is what you are supposed to pay, and where the prices advertised in shops are what you actually pay.
Kiriel
Kiriel, Mar 2, 2006 @ 02:16
Sit back and enjoy being in a country where the bill really is what you are supposed to pay, and where the prices advertised in shops are what you actually pay.
Kiriel
Kiriel, Mar 2, 2006 @ 02:16
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