>Agree that Germany has more of a tipping culture. But less so in the UK and in France they tend to build the service charge into the price, especially in Paris.

There's an annoying practice here in NJ.
When I go to pick up a takeout (they call it "takeout" here- some places call in "take-in") order, there's a big jar labelled "Tips."
It seems that I'm expected to tip someone for taking my money and handing me a bag.
Well, I don't.

I never saw that in NY.