That’s because businesses use POS machines with american software. It’s all over Europe now, but usually the staff will click “no tip” before handing it to you, because they don’t want tipping culture sneaking in and threatening their livable wage.
Really? I have seen a tip window on a card terminal maybe once or twice within the last year.
I also find our German tipping culture pretty okay.
Tips usually aren’t expected but welcome. Usually you just round up a bit. A 10% tip is still considered a good tip.
It’s nowhere near as bad as in the US
Not sure where you live but this is now also the case in Germany
That’s because businesses use POS machines with american software. It’s all over Europe now, but usually the staff will click “no tip” before handing it to you, because they don’t want tipping culture sneaking in and threatening their livable wage.
Fortunately, I have never encountered a tip asking card terminal in northern Germany. When I tip, I do it cash anyways. Tips don’t go to the boss…
UK, a few chains tried it here but I imagine it was enough to drive people away so you don’t see it much anymore
Really? I have seen a tip window on a card terminal maybe once or twice within the last year.
I also find our German tipping culture pretty okay. Tips usually aren’t expected but welcome. Usually you just round up a bit. A 10% tip is still considered a good tip.
It’s nowhere near as bad as in the US
Same. I’m in southwest Germany and I can’t remember the last time I saw a tip screen at a card terminal.