> One thing I've never understood is the argument for tipping European here, from Italy, we don't tip much and it's not mandatory. We do at dinner if it has b

> One thing I've never understood is the argument for tipping European here, from Italy, we don't tip much and it's not mandatory. We do at dinner if it has been a long dinner usually as a way to show appreciation, but the tip is usually a modest amount (in the 5-10 euros ballpark for a table) The argument for tipping here is that it is tax free money. That's why here restaurants love American tourists and their very generous tips. That's all there is to it.