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> Some (many?) countries have demonstrated that no-tipping can work just fine. Yes, but the reason it's difficult to implement when there was previously a tipp
by Mikeb85 4y ago
> Some (many?) countries have demonstrated that no-tipping can work just fine.
Yes, but the reason it's difficult to implement when there was previously a tipping system is the fact that increasing prices to cover labour means a no-tipping place has a higher menu price than a place that encourages tipping.
Customers also have less perceived "power" over their dining experience.
France for example, (mostly) abolished their tipping culture through several pieces of legislation and to this day there's a 15% service charge on your bill in France. Even then they still tip, a little.
- benhurmarcel 4y ago> to this day there's a 15% service charge on your bill in France I can't think of any place that bills service separately. They just say the menu is €20, and you pay €20.
- Mikeb85 4y agoYes because it's included. Like taxes and things. But it's there.
- russelldjimmy 4y agoThis happens in India. It’s called a service charge and is usually ~10% of the bill. * Upper-mid to more expensive restaurants usually keep a service charge. * Customers have the right to ask it to be removed. * When there’s no included service charge, some restaurants’ waiters point this out, possibly expecting a tip. * When there’s no included service charge, and the waiter doesn’t point this out, some customers feel free to leave a tip in cash. * Some restaurants include a service charge and outright reject tips (politely) - this is rare but it has happened with me. Even when I tried to tip them after hosting a large party.