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The worst service that I ever received was in France, where tips were mandatory and could not be varied. I've never been so offended at being asked to tip as wh
by btilly 2y ago
The worst service that I ever received was in France, where tips were mandatory and could not be varied. I've never been so offended at being asked to tip as when it was done by the smug jerk who had just arranged to make sure that I didn't enjoy my meal, and who knew that they would get their full cut of my unhappy experience.
I have no problem tipping in the moment. And sometimes for very different amounts than expected. But if you expect a tip and didn't earn it...?
- LudwigNagasena 2y agoA mandatory tip is an oxymoron. What do you mean exactly?
- jmknoll 2y agoTips are mandatory in France? This is news to me. I’ll sometimes round up to the nearest 5, but nothing like the US.
- dataflow 2y agoDo you have more than 1 data point here?
- GuB-42 2y agoYou probably fell in some tourist trap or something. I hope you didn't tip. Tips are absolutely not mandatory in France. You pay for what you order at the price you see on the menu and nothing more. Small tips are appreciated but not expected. I am French, I have eaten in many restaurants of all kinds and I have never been asked to tip and I tip only occasionally. As for surcharges, they sometimes happen, for example if the restaurant is part of a club and you are not a member, but never at regular restaurants, it may even be illegal. I am sorry for your experience, they probably noticed that you weren't a native and attempted to trick you. Was it in Paris? It seems like such unacceptable behavior is more common in Paris. Note: I interpreted "mandatory tip" as having to pay a surcharge. Of course, part of the bill goes into paying the waiting staff, but it shouldn't appear on the bill, that part is between the employees and their boss.
- btilly 2y agoYes, this was Paris. It was a 15% tip. That happened a bit over 20 years ago.