Before adding a tip, check whether a service charge has already been included in your bill. Many upscale restaurants add 5-10% automatically. If no service charge is included and you received good service, leaving 10% or rounding up generously is appropriate.
At casual local restaurants, tipping is not expected, though leaving the small change from your bill is a nice gesture. The most important thing is to be gracious and appreciative, which matters more than the amount.
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