On reading some comments, one gets a fine illustration on the word "stingy".
Tipping may be a yankee obligation, but in civilised Europe it is plainly a gesture of recognition to the good service - should it be after a mean of for a handyman.
Having worked as a waiter to pay for college years ago, I have seen some unruly waiters/waiteresses litterally spit in the food or add a bit of "eau de toilette" directly from the loo, in the dishes of the regular known customers who were either rude or never left a small tip. Since that day, I always tipp and do never manifest any arrogance with the staff.