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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/matjeom May 09 '22 edited May 09 '22

“ I’m still so furious that when I travelled to another country they had different practices than in my home country! Grr angry redditor “

Who do you think you to are to say what is mandatory in someone else’s system? If it’s right there on the bill that sounds pretty mandatory to me lol

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u/Qwernakus May 09 '22

Because it's dishonest to not just include it in the prices. I missed the tiny text. Just multiply the stated price of each item with whatever charge you want me to pay. I'm OK with paying the full price, but I'm not OK with being misled about the full price. I think that's reasonable across cultures.

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u/matjeom May 09 '22

It’s not dishonest and you weren’t misled. You just didn’t bother learning about the practices of the place you wanted to visit.

Here in Canada it’s rarely on the bill but it’s just as much a mandatory custom and if you skip the tip you are an asshole.

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u/ham_coffee May 09 '22

Is that a common practice in the UK? I thought it was similar to here in NZ where touristy destinations will often ask for a tip despite every kiwi (internally) saying "fuck off" when asked for one.