American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Tipping 15%

In most restaurants, tipping 15% isn't enough, yet that's the standard American tipping rate. 20% or over is courteous, and the norm in most other countries, but Americans are notoriously stingy. Think about tacking on the extra 5% next time you go out.

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