getting the bill in the US vs France #france #french #usa #american #cultureshock #livingabroad

[laurakirwan]

As a European I do find it a little confusing, but I am bamboozled that there could be a SERVICE FEE isn't a tip?!?!

[Gore_Jus]

I'm so glad I got out of the garbage service industry. Wanna charge a service fee and then expect you to tip, but won't pay the waiter/waitress a livable wage. It's insanity.

[mrawesomeDK]

In my country, all price listings are required by law to include everything.
And paying the staff is employer responsibility.
Tipping is optional for *extraordinary* service.

[chiragshetty]

That's why I love Europe. No hidden price.

[commicjester]

even as an american all those hidden fees are ridiculous. would never eat there again

[YourFavouriteComment]

Same BS in Canada and it's driving me nuts

[jakeybakey]

I studied abroad in Belgium and visited France while there, was talking to some older man while having some of the best dinner in it life. Everything was so cheap and they do not scandal you.

[XFabioXAndersonX]

In Brazil, we have a 10-15% service fee (optional), and that's all. You don't have to pay more for using credit card, or any other tips, and the tax is also aready included in the price.

[matthewjorgenson]

I loved that when I got to travel to Europe. Everything is exactly what the price tag says. No mind games.

[lowtideflut]

The US example is called drip pricing and it is in fact illegal at least in the EU. It is also mandated by law in all of EU that tax must be included in consumer prices

[andrealbareda]

Reminds me of my first experience in the US (I'm Brazilian). I got to the point of arguing with the cashier of a small store over price discrepancies. A local who was with me helped settle the argument and explain my apparent faux pas away.

There are pros and cons to both approaches, as knowing the "real" price upfront - while it helps you plan - might be hiding some aggressive taxes and fees.

[GerbenWijnja]

Same in the Netherlands. Whether you go to McDonalds or an expensive restaurant; the price on the menu is exactly what will be on the receipt. No hidden fees.

[runehagen]

price on menu is price you are obligated to pay.
adding fees and taxes after agreeing on a price, by ordering, is illegal here in Norway.
Tipping is optional, not required.

[joshuafess]

And those “ fees” are absolutely ridiculous and not to mention no state here can win an argument saying that factoring in taxes isn’t possible either

[Andarius]

I've never encountered this in the US. I have seen some places include gratuity for parties over a certain size, and it's clearly stated somewhere. If you order through the contract delivery places, they'll add all kinds of fees, it's all listed up front.

[eddyram]

20 years living in the USA, visited many states and I have never been to a restaurant that has any of those fees mentioned in this video. The only fee I have seen is when they charge you for groups of 6+, and when they have that I just don’t tip🤷‍♂️

[Vash.Baldeus]

The issue with US is the prices never include the TAX, which is stupid.

[undeadicecream]

Australian here
I didn't even know things like this had tax for most of my life thus far, the fact that it's not just included over there is insane

[unclejoe]

I've never seen any of that on a restaurant bill in California, though tips are expected to be around 20 - 25 percent. A friend had a beer at a Paris outdoor café, they charged him $50 and threatened to call the police if he didn't pay fast.

[internetgas]

Used to bug the crap out of me when I was living in the US. Just list the price with all the fees and taxes. As far as tipping goes. Stop expecting customers to pay for the wait people. Pay them a real wage