[kolp]

Of the countries in which I've lived, 2 stand out as regards tipping culture, Spain and France.

Spain has a tipping culuture and the service is mediocre; service is sometimes chaotic (eg food arrives before drinks) and slow, eg asking for bill, paying bill, getting the change takes a long time.

France has a no-tip culture; service is correct, friendly and efficient, despite the stereotype of Parisian serving staff.

My theory is that quality of service isn't related to the tip, but is related to the cultural acceptability of shit service.