Pat wrote:
> Here in the USA, restaurant employees are paid half of the minimum wage and
> are expected to make up the remainder of their salary in tips. I believe it
> is the only industry where the patrons are expected to pay at least half of
> the salaries of the workers employed. How is it done in various countries
> in Europe?
Tipping varies from country to country, but in the UK where tipping is
normal, the wait staff still have to be paid mininum wage. However, I
don't know what percentage of the average UK waiter's salary is tips. If
you tip on the credit card slip in the UK, before doing so, always ask
if the tip goes to the staff- this isn't always the case. Also check to
see if a service charge is added to the bill- this is common in the
centre of London, less so in other places (apart from large parties) but
I've noticed some Chinatown restaurants in Manchester doing this.
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