First off, thank you very much for even asking. I worked in the service industry for many years and can tell you first hand, the moment a server catches on to the fact they've got a table of foreigners in their section, their motivation to do a good job for that table sinks like a lead balloon. Sorry, but that's just how it is. And no, 10% is a HORRIBLE tip percentage, and should only be done if the server themselves was responsible for one or many fuckups. If you're going to a NICE restaurant, 15% is considered an insult. Kind of like, "you're only tipping because you HAVE TO" is the message it conveys. 18-20%+ is considered industry standard at any fine dining restaurant with excellent service.
Not really. It's just a cultural thing I guess I'm used to, but resorts like Club Med have made a niche for themselves creating a concept of the all-inclusive vacation where you just pay for everything up front and don't have to deal with the hassle of tipping or even carrying money around.
No. Not McD's. Starbucks, however, has a self-labeled "tip" jar out. In that case your change is enough, maybe $1.
