How does tipping work in Berlin?

Tipping in Berlin follows a rounding-up logic rather than a percentage formula. At restaurants, round the bill to a satisfying number and state it when you hand over your card or cash — the server enters the amount you want to pay, not the amount on the receipt. On a €23 meal, saying "25" is standard; 10% is generous and appreciated. At bars, leave a coin or two per round, or round up the tab at the end. Taxi drivers and hairdressers get the same rounding-up treatment, typically 5–10%. Tipping is genuinely optional here — service staff earn a living wage, and no one will chase you down or silently shame you for skipping it — but it is noticed and appreciated when you do. The one firm rule: never leave money on the table and walk away; always hand it directly to the server and state your intended total.

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