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Is tipping the norm here in Toronto?


I hope this question is allowed here.

A random cafe asked for 10/20/30% for takeout.

Thanks for all the helpful kind replies:)

This entry was edited (2 hours ago)

Blondesolid1 doesn't like this.

Yes, and it's annoying AF!

If eating at a cafe or restaurant I generally tip, but only if these is table service.

If I am purchasing and leaving then I consider that "shopping" and I don't tip at grocery stores as a example, so I am not tipping.

You will find most small businesses program their POS (Point of Sale) systems one way for all their checkouts. So if they need the option for tipping on one POS, it's their default for all their POS.

This entry was edited (47 minutes ago)

For takeout, it's ok and totally normal not to tip, by machine or tip jar. If it's a local joint you like, feel free to add 50c, in my head I will cover part of the credit card transaction fee for them sometimes.

Sit down restaurant with table service with waiters has had tipping culture as the norm.

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