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

By: Johan

Johan — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:24:06 +0000

As for us cab drivers, we know very well that US Citizens are used to tipping at home and that makes it extra insulting when they recieve lots of good service and still don’t even round up. We work on commission here and we are not well paid. Forty hours a week does not cut it for us, not even fifty.

By: Rollo

Rollo — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 11:41:05 +0000

Note also that when paying by card, if it’s with a mobile payment terminal, it will often have an input screen *before* you enter your card code, where you input the amount you want to pay (which will be the stated cost, plus any tips you want to add – it will say something like “belopp: ___SEK”).

Especially at bars and sometimes at restaurants. The payment terminal’s UI is often in Swedish, so I recommend people be aware of this and know it’s for entering what you want to pay incl. tip, and only after that your security code. It’s Sweden so I assume it’s divided over the employees.

By: Annette

Annette — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 03:34:03 +0000

Why should the surgeon get extra for doing their job rather than the nurse?

Because they have earned it.

Being a waiter in Scandinavia is actually considered a carrier, unlike in the states where waiters are often considered lower class or people in between jobs. Educated waiters in scandinavia make a living of middle class people and live comfortably.

Tipping in scandinavia is customary, but it is solely based on performance. If the waiter did a lazy job you shouldn’t tip, but if you had a great time and felt appreciated, you owe the man a tip.
(And not a roundup, an actual tip.)

The term “service included” simply does not mean the same in scandinavia as elsewhere. The basic service is included, but the good servers do more for you than that and should be paid accordingly.

By: James

James — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:34:12 +0000

If the staff don’t like the salary then they should get a better job, and don’t expect handout. The service charge is already included in all restaurant bills – their salary. There are many other low-wage jobs that don’t get any tip – why should restaurant staff get any extra for doing their job ? Like I said, if they don’t want to do their job they shouldn’t work. Don’t spread the American begging culture to Europe.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:51:45 +0000

Service is not at all included in most restaurants. Not if you think the waitress will earn anything on your visit. Yes you get a salary as a waitress but it´s so low you can´t live on it. You need the tip to survive. This is something every restaurant owner know so they count on you getting tip when deciding your salary…

You will always remember a good tipper but above all you never forget someone who gave just a few coins (when they had a good time) It is very rude. So don´t be suprised if the waitor spills coffee on you the next time..