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> Without tipping far too many would take your money for granted and the quality of service would decline across the board because there is zero incentive to pr
by techsupporter 10y ago
> Without tipping far too many would take your money for granted and the quality of service would decline across the board because there is zero incentive to provide anything better.
I don't mean to sound flippant but, have you ever been to Europe? I've traveled to Germany, Ireland, Finland, and Iceland multiple times. None of those countries has a tipping culture and the service I receive, even at your basic fast food restaurant, is the same or better than in the States.
I must ask, why do you believe your statement to be true?
- zedadex 10y agoPossibly a cultural affect though? His statement could be true for the american context. In a capitalism steeped melting pot, it does seem like things that might be more commonly 'seen'/appreciated in other cultures - pride in one's work, common standards of politeness, sense of serving/interacting with 'your community' rather than just 'anonymous strangers from other communities' - that could be non-financial motivators for good service elsewhere that are simply missing or too few & far between here.
- ClassyJacket 10y agoI don't buy this old "It works everywhere else but magically won't work in America" excuse. I've seen you guys use this one for healthcare, too. I assure you that Australia and Europe are also capitalism-steeped melting ppls.
- morsch 10y agoIn Germany a 5-10% tip is customary in (non-self-serve) restaurants and bars. I usually tip taxi drivers about the same percentage, not sure if everyone does it.