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Enough already. This one is done.
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02/27/2015 09:58 AM
02/27/2015 09:58 AM
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Re: Enough already. This one is done.
[Re: SeaStar]
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02/27/2015 03:08 PM
02/27/2015 03:08 PM
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charlieh
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SeaStar said: I agree with you that there was a lot of good information. Would it be appropriate to have a thread which French side restaurants have either 'service non compris' or 'service compris' on their menus or on their bills? Keep it current to restaurants that people have been to within the last year... just a thought. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> That's a GREAT suggestion. This "problem" never goes away for tourists.
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Re: Enough already. This one is done.
[Re: SeaStar]
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02/27/2015 04:41 PM
02/27/2015 04:41 PM
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Well, I don't mean to reopen the other thread that Carol closed but as far as listing the restaurants on the French side and mention if service is included or not, French Law imposes all restaurants and bars to include it in their prices.
Consequently, it doesn't matter if their menu, a sign or a staff member says otherwise, the Law is clear and there is no need to add service to the check.
Again, if you are particularly pleased with your experience with a business on the French side, what you can do is leave some extra cash on the table for your waiter. Personally, I never leave more than 5% and the service has to be outstanding for me to pitch in a few extra bucks.
For example, I don't leave anything in a bar when I order a Diet Coke. What the bartender has to do is open the cooler and give me a can and a glass with ice. Big deal! LOL On the other hand, if I order a cocktail, I generally leave 5% extra if the drink is well mixed, has the right quantity of booze, tastes good and is well presented.
This will be my last contribution on the subject. I hope it helped.
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Re: Enough already. This one is done.
[Re: 320sycamore]
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02/28/2015 11:14 PM
02/28/2015 11:14 PM
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I agree. I can't figure out why these discussions always end in an argument. If the 15% is included, so be it. If you want to leave a bit more for fantastic service, do so. If you feel you want to leave a little extra on the French side over the price of the check, go ahead. It's your vacation -- relax and do as you wish. Life is too short. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />
Robin & Ed
One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. - Henry Miller
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