Est. 2024
Paris Record
Tools / Tipping

The Tipping Ledger

In France, a 15% service charge is included in every menu price by law (service compris). The American custom of a percentage-based tip is statistically anomalous and economically disruptive. Use this ledger to determine the socially appropriate pourboire.

Protocol

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Note: The credit card machine terminal prompting you for a tip is a recent importation from American POS software (like SumUp or Square) and does not reflect a change in French cultural norms. You may confidently press "Skip".