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[–] Matharl@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I still can't understand why americans still tolerate tip culture.

We don't have mandatory tips in Europe and still have people working at McDonald's or similar restaurants : In France, it's even one of the biggest employer of the country.

[–] MagicalVagina@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can't say for all of Europe, but at least in France it's simply included in the bill at most restaurants. Around 15%. It's not that different in the end. Just easier to forget about it as the prices on the menu are service included.
For restaurants at least. Not talking about fast foods.

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Les serveurs reçoivent un salaire décent et ne dépendent pas des pourboires, et les cafés et restaurants sont tenus par la loi d'inclure des frais de service (personnel et les couverts pour un montant généralement 15 %) sur la facture depuis 1984

https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pourboire

[–] SwingingKoala@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

It's not that different in the end. Just easier to forget about it as the prices on the menu are service included.

That's entirely different, if it's mandated by law workers don't have to compete or beg for tips.

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