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In Japan, tipping is considered rude — exceptional service is simply the standard.
In the USA, restaurant staff can be paid as little as $2.13/hour, so a 15–20% tip is essential.
“Service compris” means service is already included in French menu prices by law.
Australian staff earn a high minimum wage, so tipping is genuinely optional.
In Dubai a 10% service charge often goes to the venue, not the waiter — so tip extra in cash.
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