William Black wrote:
> "Pat" wrote in message
> news:5t28dsF1bf2b1U1@mid.individual.net...
> > 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?
> >
>
> In the UK catering staff, and everyone else, is entitled to the minimum
> wage, which is about double that paid in the USA.
>
> In cheaper places the practice of tipping has almost disappeared. People
> tend not to give a gratuity to people who earn as much as they do.
>
> A service charge is often added in more expensive restaurants (and in the
> West End just about everywhere)
It's technically removeable if you're not happy with the service, but I
imagine that people rarely muster up the guts to do this.
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