In the UK, the only place where it is considered compulsary to tip is in restaurants, and then usually only ones where you are served at a table (some “gastro”-pubs have table service, in which case one should tip). I don’t think tipping taxi drivers is a general thing- I tend to let them keep the change if its sensible, but I don’t believe there is a rule. You certainly don’t tip delivery people of any kind.
In France tips are usually included within the price of the meal. I found this out after going to Paris and tipping at every place we went to..
In France it’s generally indicated on the menu and bill that a 15% service charge is included, but it’s considered good form to leave the small change. If you think the service was bad, you have the right not to pay it. IN the UK this now varies widely, with an increasing number of restaurants adding a 10% service charge, so it’s best to check. Apparently there was a minor “scandal” a few years ago when it was publicised that restaurant owners were often keeping the tips, so I always leave the tip in cash on the table.
Thanks for the info on taxi drivers, I generally have been rounding up, but if the fare is £7.80, say, I often leave £9 which is a bit steep. Maybe I’ll start assuming that £8 is OK.
Pizza delivery guys basically live off of tips in Canada, where I hail from, so it’s a big adjustment not to tip at all.
In the UK, the only place where it is considered compulsary to tip is in restaurants, and then usually only ones where you are served at a table (some “gastro”-pubs have table service, in which case one should tip). I don’t think tipping taxi drivers is a general thing- I tend to let them keep the change if its sensible, but I don’t believe there is a rule. You certainly don’t tip delivery people of any kind.
In France tips are usually included within the price of the meal. I found this out after going to Paris and tipping at every place we went to..
In France it’s generally indicated on the menu and bill that a 15% service charge is included, but it’s considered good form to leave the small change. If you think the service was bad, you have the right not to pay it. IN the UK this now varies widely, with an increasing number of restaurants adding a 10% service charge, so it’s best to check. Apparently there was a minor “scandal” a few years ago when it was publicised that restaurant owners were often keeping the tips, so I always leave the tip in cash on the table.
Thanks for the info on taxi drivers, I generally have been rounding up, but if the fare is £7.80, say, I often leave £9 which is a bit steep. Maybe I’ll start assuming that £8 is OK. Pizza delivery guys basically live off of tips in Canada, where I hail from, so it’s a big adjustment not to tip at all.