French credit card terminal does not offer the option (or space option) to add a tip like the ones in the US or on the Dutch side. French Credit card terminal doesn't allow nor authorize the business to adjust the charge with a tip, the charge transaction is final when the credit card is swept and the amount is entered. I think it is just written on the bill as honest and helpful information directed toward the American Clientele that is used to another CC system, and use to tip on the CC...They certainly had to spend hours in the past to explain to their client after charging teh credit card that they could not adjust the card nor add anything on it after the swept. To gain time they inform their clients ahead so the customer is well aware of te issue and no question asked after! I bet if they were not informing the customers ahead someone would be bitching about the fact anyway! Can't never be right no matter what when it's about service charge or tipping, it seems... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />