Tipping in France is optional and considered a friendly gesture rather than an obligation, as service charges are included in restaurant bills. Since 2008, a 15 percent service charge is added to bills, intended for the staff. French tipping culture reflects that locals typically leave smaller tips compared to tourists. Consequently, the perception of wait staff is higher in France, seen as a professional role rather than a low-skill one. Tipping has decreased over the last decade, with most locals tipping less than 5 percent of the bill for good service.
Tipping in France is not mandatory and considered optional, reflecting the service already included in the bill since 2008 with a 15 percent service charge.
French tipping culture indicates that locals typically leave less than 5 percent of the bill, while tourists tend to tip more generously than residents.
The perception of wait staff in France differs from that in the US and UK, as waiters and waitresses in France are regarded as professionals with higher social status.
As French tipping has decreased over the last decade, leaving a bit more for exceptional service is a friendly gesture, but not an obligation.
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