Why are you forced to tip?

It's completely voluntary. It comes from a loophole or whatever in the US tax code. A tipped employee can be paid far less than minimum wage if they earn enough tips to cover what they'd be paid under a straight wage system. It's not a legal pressure but a social pressure.



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Just as in Japan, it is not customary to tip in China. Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances so when taking a taxi, enjoying a refreshing drink or tucking into a delicious meal there's no requirement to leave any gratuities.

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1) Japan: Tipping in Japan is not a common practice and can even be perceived as rude, impolite, and may even be confusing. Japanese culture places a strong emphasis on quality service and hospitality.

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After all, tips are understood to be voluntary, and so you can't hold someone criminally responsible for not making a voluntary payment, according to eHow. However, if the extra charge is characterized as a mandatory service charge, there may be a better argument to hold the customer responsible.

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Why is Tipping in Japan Rude? The reason why tipping can be seen as rude in Japan is because they value dignity and respect much more than tipping. The Japanese believe you are already paying for a good service, so there is no need to pay extra by tipping.

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