In some cultures, particularly in parts of Asia, tipping a waiter can be seen as an insult because it implies that the service staff are not adequately compensated by their employers or that they need charity. In these societies, good service is often viewed as a standard expectation, and offering a tip may suggest that the waiter is inferior or unworthy of their position. Additionally, in countries like Japan, gratuities can be perceived as undermining the professionalism and pride of service workers.
When yhu tip a waitor in Iceland , it's not really an insult b/c the tip is already In the check .
In the United States, it is not illegal to not tip a waiter, but it is considered customary and a social norm to tip for good service. Waiters often rely on tips as a significant portion of their income.
Iceland!
No
Tips for both a hair dresser and a waiter are the same. A generous tip is usually considered to be a tip that reaches the ten percent of the service provided
I wouldn't. Tell the waiter you appreciate his service but that you do not agree with him not getting the tip. If the owner is there, I would tell him in front of the waiter.
The word 'insult' is both a noun (insult, insults) and a verb (insult, insults, insulting, insulted).Examples:Look, a two dollar tip. That is an insult. (noun)You can't insult someone with that large an ego. (verb)
* No the waiter/waitress should never ask for a tip. It is up to the patron to decide if the waiter/waitress deserves a tip for good service. In some higher end restaurants tips (gratuities) are included in the price of your bill.
The amount one tips a waiter varies depending on the individual and the level of service. The typical tip for a restaurant waiter is between 15 and 20%. There is no upper limit on tipping, and one should tip more if the service exceeded expectations.
About 20% of your meal.
a tip goes to a waiter a tax goes to the gonverment and a tip is a percent so is a sales tax
"It is considered quite rude to insult people; with or without cause." There is no need to insult people even if you have a cause.