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| Author: | karlai [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gratuity at western restaurants? |
The bill has no service charge, but I dunno how much should I pay for tips. is there any rule or common practice in western culture? 10% mandatory service charge at Chinese restaurants |
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| Author: | Alan [ Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gratuity at western restaurants? |
No such thing as "Western" culture in this. Every country, every city, is different. In the US, usually about 15-20%. And you had better pay if you ever want to eat there again. In Australia, often nothing. And I don't know about "mandatory 10%" in Hong Kong. Maybe in Lan Kwai Fong. Not the places my family eat. So, you have to be very specific. There is no general rule. |
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| Author: | Boss [ Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gratuity at western restaurants? |
A tip is usually much appreciated by the waiting staff. Often in HK, even if there is 10% on the bill this does not reach the staff but is held by the management (yeah, its true). Some restaurants I know share the tips received from service between all the staff, including kitchen and cleaning since they all make a valuable contribution to the front line service. I usually leave 10%. |
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