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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: billy3]
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01/12/2020 03:54 PM
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billy3,
First item - don’t ask about tips on the French side. TIPS are not typically a part of the French culture.
Everything I’ve ever read or known says that by French law a gratuity is figured into the menu prices so that French waiters are paid a decent wage and not dependent upon ‘tips’ to exist. Ergo no additional gratuity is required. If you feel your service was excellent you may leave a small additional amount for your server but IT IS NOT REQUIRED and the recommended amount - pour bois? (Sp?) - is usually cited as being enough cover a drink.
All that said, have at it Peeps.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: billy3]
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01/12/2020 04:21 PM
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If it were ME, unless the server did something absolutely extraordinary, I would tip no more than about $5 US..
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: billy3]
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01/12/2020 04:44 PM
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What pat said! $52 bill on the French side....$2-$3, perhaps $5 if it was exceptional service. "pourboire": a "tip", basically enough for a drink. pourboire
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: billy3]
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01/12/2020 07:59 PM
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It looks like I'm siding with most folks here, as we generally round up, and usually try to keep it around 5%. The only exception is if the MENU clearly states that service (not tip) is excluded, and then we resort to American customs. Clearly, Yvette's cannot possibly include service in their rates, but, L' Auberge Gourmand becomes a pricier proposition, but I'll respect their statement.
As an aside, in a strange land I ask try not to ask either Brits (I never tip) or Americans (I always tip 20%) for guidance. Doesn't always work out, though.
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: cruzer]
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01/12/2020 08:03 PM
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It looks like I'm siding with most folks here, as we generally round up, and usually try to keep it around 5%. The only exception is if the MENU clearly states that service (not tip) is excluded, and then we resort to American customs. Clearly, Yvette's cannot possibly include service in their rates, but, L' Auberge Gourmand becomes a pricier proposition, but I'll respect their statement.
As an aside, in a strange land I ask try not to ask either Brits (I never tip) or Americans (I always tip 20%) for guidance. Doesn't always work out, though. Next time maybe separate checks? 😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: cruzer]
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01/12/2020 08:37 PM
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Cruzer, you are correct. My apologies. I guess that’s what I get for trying to be funny - sort of?
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pat
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: cruzer]
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01/12/2020 09:09 PM
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It looks like I'm siding with most folks here, as we generally round up, and usually try to keep it around 5%. The only exception is if the MENU clearly states that service (not tip) is excluded, and then we resort to American customs. Clearly, Yvette's cannot possibly include service in their rates, but, L' Auberge Gourmand becomes a pricier proposition, but I'll respect their statement.
As an aside, in a strange land I ask try not to ask either Brits (I never tip) or Americans (I always tip 20%) for guidance. Doesn't always work out, though. That is the restaurant that confuses me the most. On the dutch side I have seen them add a service charge. Usually don't see them add it to the bill on french side. So L' Auberge Gourmand dose not add a service charge I didn't see one at la villa either and both are priced fairly similar. Are they expecting a 15-20% tip based on there statement? What would someone visiting from France leave seeing that statement on the menu?
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: cruzer]
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01/12/2020 09:20 PM
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It looks like I'm siding with most folks here, as we generally round up, and usually try to keep it around 5%. The only exception is if the MENU clearly states that service (not tip) is excluded, and then we resort to American customs. Clearly, Yvette's cannot possibly include service in their rates, but, L' Auberge Gourmand becomes a pricier proposition, but I'll respect their statement.
As an aside, in a strange land I ask try not to ask either Brits (I never tip) or Americans (I always tip 20%) for guidance. Doesn't always work out, though. To be honest, the fact that L'Auberge Gourmande puts that on their check is why we stopped going there. It's been several years, but it used to be a rubber stamp on the check, which led me to believe it was only put there for certain (American) diners. As far as I'm concerned, the service is always included on the French side. Period. We generally leave $5, regardless of the amount of the check.
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: bran]
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01/12/2020 10:43 PM
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https://www.smartertravel.com/tipping-paris-local-customs/However, I usually forget and tip extra anyway as if back home, perhaps I just need to curtail myself in future, but quite frankly, I feel that the service I get, particularly when ordering food not on the menu, justifies me paying them back. I'm happy, servers are happy and they don't forget you or your requirements on the next trip. [quote=bran] Ditto, I’m having a good time. Take care of the staff.
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: Newt]
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01/13/2020 05:03 PM
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Euro since it is worth more.
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: Newt]
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01/13/2020 07:43 PM
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I assume they take both Euro and dollar on French side, do they have a preference? Euro since that is their currency
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Re: Tipping French Restaurant
[Re: GaKaye]
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01/15/2020 08:13 AM
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$5. The service is included in France. Tip is roughly translated as "for a drink". Seems this discussion has taken place before.
J.D.
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