In Italy tips are never required as are a part of what you pay for. You leave a tip for outstanding service if you want, but it’s neither mandated nor customary.

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robertlagrant 5 days ago | parent [-]

No one's saying they're required. When you say it's not customary, how do you reconcile that with it being printed as part of the bill?

	▲	sebtron 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		If it is printed on the bill it is not a tip. You must be talking about "coperto", i.e. servics costs. This money does goes to the waiter.