Comments on: Paris: When (and when not) to tip in Paris

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[…] But no matter where you dine, remember that you do not tip waiters in Paris. Here’s a great guide for when not to tip and when to […]

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:41:30 +0000

Hey ! I’m French and I live next to Paris/work IN Paris. I think this is cool for the waiters that people tips. Everyone seems to think that this is normal to tip. But, I NEVER TIP (or almost never). The reason is that, the waiters get every month a wage. around 1400 euros “brut” (1100 euros when we remove the taxes).
I used to work as a cashier in a big shop, oh guess what ? My wage was the minimum, the same as a young waiter ! And guess what II? I smiled and was kind to a hundreds of people and helps some to carry their heavy things in their trolley and plastic bags , but cashier doesn’t get tips… it is known. Now I am working as an accountant and no one gives me tips. My wages is 600 euros for a month because I study 2 days a week.
Life is hard for everyone, why do I read articles where it is written to give 3euros tips ?? =O
I will tip to the restaurants/hairdressers and everyone , the day THEY will tip me for doing my job.

Thank you for reading.

By: English Bartender

English Bartender — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:39:18 +0000

I work in an english pub in Paris and while I don’t expect tips they are so greatly appreciated. Anytime someone tips me or my coworkers we are so grateful and happy. We only make minimum wage and have to deal with so many drunken assholes or idiots that any form of kindness, especially in tip form, is always appreciated.
My rule of thumb is that if you order a pint of beer then no I won’t expect a tip but if you order a cocktail that requires more work, or a lot of drinks all at once for a large group then it’s always a nice gesture as I am doing an actual service for you. If you come in and order a large round of lot of different cocktails and don’t tip that’s the worst and it doesn’t matter that you’ve read on a website that “people don’t tip bartenders in france” it’s just common sense and politeness to leave a tip.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:51:45 +0000

I lived in Paris over 30 years and I always tipped regardless of anything and each time everyone took it with a smile and with “merci” most people think everything is included and no needed to tip. My honest opinion is that if you feel like it tip them it’s just ol

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 29 Dec 2015 20:32:18 +0000

Interesting comment. Since you have seemingly decided to generalize all Americans might I infer that all Australians are classless or is it just you?

By: Local French

Local French — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 10:57:32 +0000

Tipping hairdressers seems a very strange idea. Really. No french does it. Tipping taxi drivers is the same “use case” as tipping in a restaurant or café. Why not (a few coins) if the driver has been excessively fancy, but, once again, it’s not expected. I never tip a taxi driver.

The main point is : don’t stress upon tip in France, It’s almost never expected !!

The main rule is that (by law) people are waged at a decent salary (with a full national healthcare system) and don’t need to be tipped. Usage is you may (but not you must) let few coins or rounding the bill, but no more.

The only exception is for some tourist guides (but not always, a lot of them get a fixed salary) who are payed with tips.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 14:36:03 +0000

What about tipping in hotels? If there are three of us in the same room does everyone have to tip the cleaning maid?

By: shaun

shaun — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:24:13 +0000

Love PAris, thankfully I come from a country that doesnt tip also….so I didnt have to consider this.
France , like Australia, pays their staff PROPERLY so need to tip.

By: shaun

shaun — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:21:52 +0000

The opposite for Australians…we dont tip & find it very difficult to adapt to the culture of tipping! I loathe the whole concept of tipping…its demeaning. I know Americans just dont get that so wont bother trying to explain.

By: Nan

Nan — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:27:03 +0000

Stayed in an apartment in Paris for several months. Owner was wonderful. When we left, sent a thank you note along with 50 Euro tip. The owner was offended and returned the money.