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		kimi on Oct 27, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The American System of Tipping Makes No Sense In continental Europe there is no tipping. Yes, if you leave a tip they sure won't mind (and they maybe kind of expect it from tourists in tourist traps), but there is no obligation.

kaffeemitsahne on Oct 27, 2019 [–]

"no obligation" is not the same as "no tipping", and certainly not "you never tip", as GP claimed.

FWIW I certainly feel the obligation to leave a small tip (few euros) when eating out, but that may just be my upbringing.

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