What, No Tip? Service Charge Faces Struggle at Restaurants

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by Thomen

Well.. don't forget: In Germany, this 'service fee' is allready included in the price on the menu. However, I do still tip if it is appropriate and according to the service.

Good point. Are the prices in your area already adjusted for wait service?

Here, you must realize that the way it is set up, the restaurant only pays the server $2.35 an hour. (I do not endorse this scheme at all) If you do not tip at all, he is working at slave wages. How about all you "help the people" types, can you stiff the server just because he doesn't refill your tea as quickly as you wish?