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Look for something like "7% IVA no incluído". Sometimes there is also a service or cover charge (generally expressed as a charge for bread in the menu). Leave a Comment
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In many parts of Europe, shopkeepers and cashiers will demand to see some form of government-issued ID when you pay with your credit card, and they will often record your passport number or drivers license number on their copy of the bill. Therefore, make sure you always keep a piece of photo ID with you when you plan to go shopping with your credit card! Leave a Comment
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Spanish people are very lucky here. Most workers have contracts and will earn the same amount of money every month. If they are fired, they must receive a compensation.
A waiter could make the same amount of money as any secretary, so they don´t depend on tips.
They will be very greatful if you do leave a tip and put it in a common pot to divide at the end of the day or week. But you are not required to leave a minumun amount of tip, unless otherwise requested (large groups).
There is an exception: as in many countries, ilegal residents are starting to work as waiters/waitresses in Barcelona (mostly southamericans). They get paid very little for a lot of work and have no health insurance. Leave a Comment
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Spanish people are not used to tips, so they don't give them out. It's not usual to give tips in restaurants, taxis or bars. So don't. Now, if the service was really good and you feel that you can't go without leaving some tips to the waiter or waitress, give it to them directly and don't leave them in the table.
Anyway, if you don't leave anything, you won't be seen as a f*****g tourist. They will smile and that's all. Leave a Comment
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Maybe this won't seem strange for you, but for me... I felt tired and wanted to have a rest on one of the chairs so welcoming at the beginning of Las Ramblas. I was charged for it. Leave a Comment
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TIPPING:In restaurants the price shown on the menu has to include any service charge. Only when the menu indicates 'IVA no incluido' (VAT not included) can this be added to the bill. Tips are not compulsory, but tend to be given when you are happy with the service.
En los restaurantes, el precio del menú debe incluir obligatoriamente cualquier servicio. Sólo cuando el menú indica 'IVA no incluido', podrá éste ser añadido a la cuenta. Las propinas no son obligatorias, aunque se suele dejar algo cuando se está satisfecho con el servicio. Leave a Comment
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When in Spain the tip is included on your bill, and some people can speak English, but we found out that it is good to know somw spanish before you go there. Leave a Comment
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