Do you tip in Paris? The simple answer: No, tipping is not expected in Paris . While tipping is mandatory in practice in North America (and places like South Africa , Egypt , and Morocco ), the act of tipping is not required in France . Because service charges are typically built into the final bill at establishments in France, tipping is seen as a supplementary gesture of appreciation. Don’t believe me, a travel writer and editor who lives in Paris? That’s OK; I’ve only lived here full-time for six months and visited the city a mere 16 times before. Maybe there’s something I don’t yet know!…