Belgium is not a tipping culture. Typically in Belgium, you just leave a few coins of round up, seldom more than 5%. As an American, it is hard not to feel like a cheapskate when you don't tip. At the same time, it is kind of nice. There is no assumption of addition and when you are away from the tourist areas. Often the servers are surprised when you leave a tip and are genuinely appreciative. In the US it would always bother me that no matter how crappy the service, you were expected to give a tip. Here, service is generally not so great, but the upside is that you do not have to tip.
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