Trinkgeld in Deutschland: höflich fragen und zahlen
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Wie fragst du höflich nach der Rechnung?
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Hints for this Quiz
Think of the fixed phrase you often hear in restaurants.
“Die Rechnung, bitte.” is the set polite phrase for asking for the bill in German.
It’s a short fixed phrase meaning “that’s fine as is.”
“Stimmt so.” is a common way to say “keep the change.”
Round up to a neat, friendly amount rather than leaving it exact.
Rounding up to a round amount (about 5–10%) is common. 20,00 € is a clear, friendly round-up from 18,40 €.
Use a polite question with “bitte” and the phrase “getrennt zahlen.”
“Können wir bitte getrennt zahlen?” is the polite, clear way to ask for separate checks.
Formal “Sie” + “bitte” keeps it polite in German service contexts.
Use the formal “Sie” form with a polite tone: “Machen Sie 22 Euro, bitte.”
Repeat the key word from the waiter’s question and add “bitte.”
“Zusammen, bitte.” directly answers the waiter’s question and is polite.
Mention “Trinkgeld” and “bar” in the same sentence.
This sentence clearly says you will give the tip in cash while paying by card.
Start with an apology word and ask as a question with “bitte.”
The phrase uses “Entschuldigung,” a polite question form, and “bitte.”
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