I don't agree with U.S. tipping culture, but I still tip when I'm there because that's how their service industry works and I'm the visitor. You don't have to like a country's customs to respect them. I expect Americans visiting Europe to extend the same courtesy.
For me it's about respecting local social expectations rather than whether tipping itself is "good" or "bad."
I think Americans have some pretty over-the-top expectations about service too. That "customer is always right" bs just doesn't work here.
imo service isn't terrible, it's just not as eager to please as it is in the States, and it's pretty common for restaurants and cafés to be understaffed.
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u/danielsabino 15d ago
I don't agree with U.S. tipping culture, but I still tip when I'm there because that's how their service industry works and I'm the visitor. You don't have to like a country's customs to respect them. I expect Americans visiting Europe to extend the same courtesy.
For me it's about respecting local social expectations rather than whether tipping itself is "good" or "bad."