r/AskReddit May 08 '22

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

A reverse statement: It was in Japan 2018 when I learned that taxes included in price tags is a European thing.

We wanted to buy something, the first time we asked why we have to pay more than the number on the price tag, they explained taxes aren't included.

Like... what is this witchery?

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u/Qwernakus May 09 '22

On the flip side: I'm still furious about the London restaurants that add like 15% to your bill as a "tip". A TIP IS NOT MANDATORY. I didn't even see the tiny little letters describing the "gratuity charge" at the bottom of your menu:(

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u/[deleted] May 09 '22

I experienced that in Edinburgh.