Because it's not mandatory, most Spaniards decide whether or not to leave a tip based on the service they receive. But some restaurants may decide to add a service charge, so it's a good idea to thoroughly review your bill before paying.
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In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.
Tipping Your Servers:Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.
Tipping is optional, but always appreciatedTipping in Spain isn't expected as in the US and some other countries, and it's not common among locals unless they're dining out at a particularly nice restaurant.
Other habits to avoid when dining in Spain is to not place your elbows on the table, do not slurp your food or burp in public. All these actions are considered bad etiquette in Spain. For example, slurping your noodles in places like Japan may be acceptable. But in Spain, it is rude to do this.
At table-service restaurants, the tipping etiquette and procedure vary slightly from country to country. But in general, European servers are well paid, and tips are considered a small bonus — to reward great service or for simplicity in rounding the total bill to a convenient number.
There are two official languages in the city: Catalan and Spanish. The overwhelming majority of Barcelona's residents consider themselves fully bilingual. That means they can switch from Catalan to Spanish with ease.
Catalan people have adopted the French word 'merci' to say thanks. If this French word doesn't appeal to you, there are other words that can be used for thanking people in Barcelona, for example 'gràcies' in Catalan and 'gracias' in Spanish!
It's almost always the case that when you pay with card, a machine will be brought over to your table or you'll have to go behind the counter to pay. You should also make sure to check the bill before you pay, Spanish restaurants are notorious for inaccuracy when it comes to charging.