r/AskReddit • • 9h ago

"those little differences" Americans who visited Europe, what was surprisingly different for you?

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u/Veneboy 9h ago

Tipping is very optional and the waiters and waitresses are awfully nice and friendly.

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u/crash-o-matic 9h ago

And its not an act, just to get a higher tip.

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u/onekhador 7h ago

As a bartender in Europe, I try to be friendly because I enjoy my job more when I do that. Not for tips. But...Our salaries arn't that high and we do appreciate tips.