One European said they needed help understanding why American stores don’t include taxes in their prices, which can make it difficult to calculate the final cost of an item.
One person from Europe praised the well-funded public education systems in Europe, noting that many countries include post-secondary education in their system, unlike the American system.
In Europe, service staff is paid a fair wage, and the public is not expected to supplement their income through tips. Several echoed this sentiment and mentioned that the European hospitality industry seems to have a different culture regarding tipping.