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1. Service people are paid a living wage in Europe, so tipping isn't really a thing there.

Fri Jun 26, 2026, 08:57 PM

9 hrs ago

You might just round up the bill or leave 5% or so but in most places tipping isn't expected.

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Should be the same here. Blue Full Moon 7 hrs ago #4

I was a server on Sanibel many years ago.. lots of visitors Deuxcents 8 hrs ago #2

"...shame we can't tell all the euroes that." 3catwoman3 7 hrs ago #3

Damn right! canetoad 6 hrs ago #5

It's sort of a thing in the UK r�is�n_dubh 1 hr ago #6

I refuse to tip... Violet_Crumble 1 hr ago #7