On Dec 21, 6:01 pm, Keith Anderson wrote:
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> No minimum wage in Germany, although the issue is being hotly debated.
> However, it seems that staff are often paid a wage that they can live
> on. Also, in the summer, lots of students work as waiting staff.
>
> Tips are relatively modest - the convention is to "round up" - so if
> your bill comes to EURO 18,20 you round it up to (say) EURO 20.
>
> However, if the service is lousy, you don't tip at all. Couple of
> nights ago I was eating out with friends and had to ask for the bill 3
> times. No tip.
>
> I believe the word is derived from "To ensure Prompt Service." No
> prompt service = no tip. Same goe for the UK.
>
It's never neccessary to give a tip in Germany because a 10% service
charge is always included in the price paid. Rounding up the bill or
small tips, however, is a common practice. And of course you are
always free to give a large extra tip if you really enjoyed the
service.
George |