SWEET OLD GERMANY travel guide, pt. IV
Eat
German food sticks pretty much to its roots and a typical dish will consist of meat with some form of potatoes and gravy, accompanied by vegetables or salad. […]
Drink
Coffee: Germans drink lots of coffee. […] Coffee is always freshly made from ground coffee or beans - no instant. However, persons coming from countries with a great coffee tradition (like Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Greece or Austria) might find the coffee that is served in normal restaurants a bit boring. […]
Tipping
[…] Tipping in Germany is usually done by mentioning the total while paying. So if eg. a waiter tells you the bill amounts to “€13.50”, just state “15” and he will include a tip of €1.50.
Tipping in other situations (unless otherwise indicated):
• Taxi driver: 5%-10% (at least €1)
• Housekeeping: €1-2 per day
• Carrying luggage: €1 per piece
• Public toilet attendants: €0.30-0.70
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