Ways to Stand out as a Tourist (in Provence)
Other than the Obvious Language Issue
Disclaimer: these are gross generalisations made from our personal observations. And, I’m quite frankly guilty or have been, of many of these.
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Tipping in French Restaurants
Myth: You’re not Expected to Tip in French Restaurants
There’s a myth about tipping in French restaurants. The only people that don’t tip in French restaurants are tourists that read English language guides about France that tell them they don’t need to tip.
It’s true that there isn’t much of a tipping culture here in France; thank goodness! I find the constant tipping (for seemingly everything) when I visit the United States exhausting. However, it is customary to leave tips in restaurants where you have a full sit down meal. There are no absolute set rules but here’s a general guide.
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