Mind The Gap » How much should I tip in restaurants http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap A Brit's Guide to Surviving America Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Tipping in America: How To Do It and What To Expect If You Don’t http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/08/07/tipping-in-america-how-to-do-it-and-what-to-expect-if-you-dont/ http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/08/07/tipping-in-america-how-to-do-it-and-what-to-expect-if-you-dont/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:10:46 +0000 Ruth Margolis http://www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/?p=765 Don’t want to be reviled by every waiter in town? Heed our tips on tipping, U.S. style.

1. Am I legally required to tip anywhere in the U.S.? No. Service charge is always voluntary, even when it’s added to your bill. But if you deduct gratuity from the check, don’t expect it to go down well.

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