[musicale]

I wonder what the author thinks of the practice of "tipping," which is extremely common in the US?

[krewast]

I'm the author and I can tell you that tipping is also very common in Germany (at least in restaurants). The big difference to the US is that 5-10% are considered enough because waiters already get a wage and don't entirely depend on tips. And yes, tipping happens after you already got the service.

[isabelc]

Or worse, tipping before the service is rendered, which is becoming increasingly common with ordering food for both self-pick-up and delivery.

[muzika]

Out of principle, I never tip prior to receiving service. Judge me all you want, but that’s just not how tipping is supposed to work.

[undocked]

No, it's bribing