Tipping / gratuity service charges at restaurants around the world

In Australia 'tipping by default' is becoming common at restaurants for group bookings of 10 people or more, in addition to surcharges for paying with a card.

Tipping culture has never been a thing here until very recently, and it seems to be 'bleeding' it's way into the dining-out scene.

Is it a 'thing' in your country and generally how does it work?

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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

Tipping was and has been a part of culture here for decades. The restaurant industry has taken advantage of it to pay sub minimum wages putting to onus on the diner to make up the living wage. Tipflation following the pandemic has gotten so extreme that many people simply refuse to tip.