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This is the Conversation Forum for International Tipping Etiquette << Australia Just a little note >> Subject: Tipping in Germany update Posted Jun 22, 2005 by haggis-kraut   Posting 1 Hi there, writers of an entry that could well save many a foreign devil's skin! I have a bit of constructive criticism on the "Germany" entry... Having lived in Germany for the past 10 or so years, I can definitely say that tipping in restaurants is expected, and works as follows: No tip = "I'm not happy with the service at all" <10% = "Service was minimal, but not unfriendly" 10% - 15% = "I feel perfectly happy with the service" Generally, the higher the bill, the further you move down from 15%-10% íf you're happy with the service. That's really up to what your definition of "higher" is - I'd say around €50 upwards. There are regional differences, such as tips in the South-Western part of Germany topping out at somewhere between 5 and 10 Euros. Anyway, thanks for the informative entry, I'll have to take another look at it before my next trip to a land far, far away... Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Tipping in Germany update Posted Sep 24, 2005 by Jossi1 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 As a German, I can confirm that this is the most accurate information on restaurant tipping in Germany to be found anywhere. If you follow it, you will never make a mistake. Subject: Tipping in Germany update Posted Jan 13, 2006 by electrifyingdanny123 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 Hi as another German, I would disagree. Depending on the restaurant 5-10 % of a tip is fine. I don't know anybody who pay 15% except some American tourists. DOn't forget they already get 10% as a tip and they have got many customers. Cheers, electryfingdanny123 Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Tipping in Germany update Posted Jun 30, 2006 by achu001 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 4 In addition to the amount to tip, do we leave the tip (cash?) on the table like we normally do in the US, or ....? How about in hotel? Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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