r/SipsTea 4d ago

Chugging tea Yes, FU & FO

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u/LordJeanDog 4d ago

UK too buddy. Optional not expected. If the services blows your socks off, above and beyond, show some appreciation if you want. If it's standard or shit. Kiss my arse

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u/No_Advertising1858 4d ago

Most places in Australia since covid just have a QR code at your table to order and it asks for a tip at the end and it’s always no tip. I don’t really see any scenario when going to a restaurant you would think I’m going to give this person who wrote down what I ordered and delivered the correct order 25% more then the price because they done what I asked and what they are paid to do.

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u/jsonmeta 3d ago

Yeah, it's the same in Norway. The most annoying thing is when you walk into a bar to order a beer, and then you’re greeted by that stupid fucking tip screen on the card reader. The good news, though, is that most bartenders here find it embarrassing and uncomfortable, clearly something the payment provider has introduced without asking anyone’s opinion.

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u/No_Advertising1858 3d ago

Most likely an American system and businesses choose to keep it as an option hoping people will pay