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Germans are the best tippers in Europe. They leave the most money most regularly, a YouGov survey reported last summer. In fact, even if the service at the restaurant or bar was terrible, almost one-fifth of Germans say they ll still leave some extra cash.
Germany has been one of the biggest spenders in the world on everything from social welfare to foreign aid. But national income has fallen and Germany's government is dealing with a budget shortfall.
Germany has been one of the biggest spenders in the world on everything from social welfare to foreign aid. But national income has fallen and Germany's government is dealing with a budget shortfall.