It is my understanding that servers in France and in French SXM are adequately compensated in their salaries and therefore should not be dependant on tips as are servers in North America.
This establishment's attempt to straddle the border is bending centuries of French custom......IMHO.
Having said that, I always tip Willie....so yes...my attitude is inconsistent <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />