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I tip for good service:
10% : above average
20% : Waiter/Waitress giving really good service.
30% : Telepathic... Free refills and stuff when you want them, not 5 minutes later or whatever.
Here in Britain I have tipped bar staff though it is normally not done, unless of course you want excellent service on the next drink or you have spoken to the barman/woman. (if you sit and talk to them then thats an additional service so its fair to tip...).
In France I tip -15% on average (Gratuity included), I do not tip unless service is something above what is expected (taking order, serving food clearing up). Additional service costs should not be included... its my choice to tip or not not their choice to take a tip no matter what. If they believe that they will always make a tip then service goes downhill... why bother working harder if there is no payoff?
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