In the USA it is customary to tip a large tip for service. It is not included in the bill, but it is assumed that it will have to be paid. For many fans who came to America for the World Cup, this came as a big surprise – after all, such a culture does not exist outside the United States. BBC journalists spoke to fans who unexpectedly discovered that America is more expensive than they thought.
Jeff Pryor
Supports England
They ask for advice without doing anything.
Chris O’Flynn
Cheers to Australia
It’s a bit confusing why this is the case. In Australia there is a bill, you have to pay. This is where people ask – or expect – advice. Sometimes it’s not clear how much to tip? Most Australians think – pay your employees more. It’s up to owners, not customers, to make sure your employees are well paid.
Robert McNamara
Fan from Australia
They expect a tip on every drink, and it gets expensive very quickly. We grab a drink and add $5 on top. It’s hard to understand.
Maiko Asahi
It came from Japan
Even without tipping, everything is very expensive. And with tips – too much.
Akihiro
Fan from Japan
The cheapest meal in a restaurant costs about $30. When you add a 13-20% tip, you think, “Oh my God, I can get another tip for this.”
Ann Calimano
Co-owner of a restaurant in New York
The bartenders politely ask: “Did you like everything?” – “Yes, of course”. Then they explain that service is not included. While in Europe it is included in the price immediately.
Rose Turner
Restaurant owner in Atlanta
Everything is different in the world <…> In the USA 20% [чаевых] -This is a common thing. Without tipping, it is impossible to survive in the service industry.