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"Tipflation" may be causing tipping backlash as more digital prompts ask for tips (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] randomperson@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I love that vast majority of Europeans don't tip. At least the ones thinking rationally.

[–] ox@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lately I've been at some finer diners in my country, and the payment terminals now have an option if you want to tip.
I've made it a rule never to tip. Even if the service was magnificent.

Out of all the things I don't want my country adopting from the US, the tipping must be somewhere in the top.

[–] NuPNuA@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

I assume that's to account for how many people are cashless now rather than making it mandatory. I personally haven't handled anything more than a few coins in years. Can't remember the last time I saw a bank note.

[–] IncidentalIncidence@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

can only speak to Germany, but it definitely is pretty common to tip here. Just less across-the-board and less money than in the US, usually 1 or a couple of Euros.

[–] rebul@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I've been in the UK for the past week (first time). No tips, not even an option to tip.

[–] mannycalavera@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

Tip if your enjoyed the service. That's about it. Not to subsidise shitty employment laws.

[–] NuPNuA@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

In the UK, it's always been a reward for above average food or service. Not a something you leave everytime to make up for short wages.

[–] DekkerNSFW@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Here in the Netherlands, we only tip for fancy restaurants, if the service was good.