If the North Americans train them to be ticked off on the French side for North Americans not giving more, then they will be.

Normally it just ticks me off for them trying to take advantage of me.

And for those from North America for some reason think they have to leave a humongous tip, it just makes it harder for the wait staff to understand why I didn't. I don't like to feel like I am being screwed, I don't like being screwed and I don't like to being put in this kind of situation while I am on vacation. My vacation time is a precious happy time for me and I am not going to spend my vacation time second guessing on tips. If in doubt I don't leave any. It is up to the food establishment to make me feel comfortable while I spend my dollars at their place.

SXM??? Wendell