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I lived in Switzerland for 6 months and being originally from the US I tipped a server at a restaurant reflexively by leaving money on the table. The server pic
by asimpleusecase 3y ago
I lived in Switzerland for 6 months and being originally from the US I tipped a server at a restaurant reflexively by leaving money on the table. The server picked it up and brought it back to me before I left and said “This is not necessary, I get paid to work here.” Being the typical clueless American I was stunned. But I learned over time that just as I would not tip my accountant, banker or lawyer - or plumber, carpenter or mechanic that in this case here was another person I received a service from who did not need “charity”.
- denysvitali 3y agoYes, most likely it's because you tipped "too much". When the service is outstanding, we tip ~5$ (or simply round the amount). I have rarely seen anyone tip more than that. On top of that, if you really have to tip, you tip in "average" restaurants as tipping in luxurious ones is extremely odd.
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- smaccona 3y agoWhere I live (New York), plumbers, carpenters, electricians and other contractors absolutely expect to be tipped. I’m not originally from the US, but I don’t get the impression that this is a new practice.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoThat is insane, I had not heard of that when I lived in NYC, but I also did not hire anyone to do that kind of work.