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Is tipping customary in cafes?

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Fiona Patel•1405 rep•2

I just had coffee in a cafe in Colombo. Should I tip?

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It is not mandatory, but rounding up the bill is nice.

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Dinesh Silva•19250 rep•1

Staff appreciate anything small.

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