What do you tip in Germany?
This is a common question for tourists and the simple answer is: you don’t have to tip anything. Unlike the US, with it’s miniscule pay for wait staff, Germany’s waiters and bartenders get a real paycheck at a decent rate. It is considered polite to tip, howver, if the service and food has been good, but this is usually only a rounding up of around 10% and it is not at all a requirement. The German rules are that tax and service is included in the bill.
Recently, AFP has reported...
May 27th, 2009 | theberlinguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Berlin, bill, Germany, gratuity, hairdresser, History & Information, Restaurants & Bars, service charge, tip, tipping
Oktoberfest Tents– So many to choose from!
... but I suggest that you go out there on your own and make up your own mind! Note that there is also outdoor seating for all of the tents at the Fest
tip of the Year:
GET THERE EARLY!!! I would highly suggest lining up in front of a tent at 7-8am on weekends and Fridays, as after that….well, good luck getting in! And if you do get in, fantastic! But good luck getting a seat! Just be prepared to wait in line for quite a while if you show up later. Unfortunately the weather isn’t nice enough...
September 27th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, Events, guide, help, oktoberfest, tents, tip
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