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I had the plate with the poutine thrown on my table in Montreal. I am not sure the reason for such bad service. The waiter told the tip is 10$ before taking my

• Raphmedia 8y ago
  Tip is expected to be 15% for regular service and 20% for good service. Restaurant staff are paid under the minimum salary and the government expect them to make up the missing half with tips. Mimimum wages are $12 an hour but only $9.80 an hour for employees receiving tips. Bad service isn't to be expected and should be reported to the managers when it happen. https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-wage-by-province/ https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/minimum-...
• NikolaNovak 8y ago
  In Canada in general tipping is expected for appropriate service; we're a bit behind US in general, about 5% (when they were 15 we were 10, when they inched to to 20 we centimetered to 15, now we're moving to 18). I wouldn't say it's quite mandatory though, and especially not for service not meeting the standard. Now, if you are in a large group, many restaurants will have a percentage gratuity applied - this is clearly stated on menu, receipt, etc. It's not typically a dollar amount. While there may be specific few diner joints where bad service is part of the "charm" of greasy but delicious food, overall it sounds you just got a grouchy waiter and poor service :-/
• throwaway082729 8y ago
  Maybe Indians in Montreal have a reputation for bad tipping?