Pilot Posted October 22, 2010 Posted October 22, 2010 ...The cabbie returned it to him, saying: "We don't have that custom, sir, and we hope it's never introduced." Admirable - this kind of self-respect and dignity is sadly missing from the world today. Was this in Australia? (I am new to the forum, sorry if the answer is obvious). I do tip a lot, but I would never dare to insult someone who is proud of his work in the way that old-fashioned cabbie was.
Martindelmundo Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Nice read. Sorry you fellas in OZ our going to start tipping because of us Americans and our horrible habits. The bribery thing does work sometimes though. Lets just say that I have a friend who when he moved form Califorina to Ecuador he moved his entire house in a shipping container and when it went into the port here in Eucador customs officials recived a bottle of 18 year old scotch and $50 bill per. I heard horror stories of people taking up to six months to get their stuff and they would have items missing but him nothing. So I know it's bad to bribe but having friend in high (or low) places that tipped me off to give what to who helped me out. Also they didn't make me pay import fees.
thechenman Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 I don't know if any other New Yorkers have experienced this, I've even noticed it in some spots out in Cali, but many restaurants are now just adding 15% to your restaurant bill...regardless of the size of your party. These tend to be smaller, middle of the road restaurants which tend to be popular and extrememly busy. I don't mind tipping and leave a tip regardless of service, but I just thought that this was an interesting trend. I'm also noticing that the new base standard, at least in NYC is 20% rather than the customary 15%.
Jesuscookies Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 In the US tipping is just a part of our culture. I don't agree with it, I don't like it, but I always tip when it is expected. In all but a very few service industries (Strippers), I can see no reason why I should be paying your workers wages? It makes no sense to me.
craigos Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Coming to the USA from Oz, the concept of tipping was hard to adjust too. To this day I am still not sure who to tip and who not too.
Fuzz Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 Coming to the USA from Oz, the concept of tipping was hard to adjust too. To this day I am still not sure who to tip and who not too. As JC and I have both mentioned, the one group you must always tip are strippers. You can never go wrong with that advice!
PLUSH Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 Standard here in the states is 15% I normally do that unless service is poor.
Leopolis Semper Fidelis Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 On my first visit to the United States, a penfriend took me to a restaurant in San Diego. After we left the place, just as I was getting into his car, he asked me what sort of tip I had left behind. I told him nothing was donated. He made me go back inside and deposit a few bucks on the table we had vacated. It was an embarrassing experience, never to be forgotten.
Guest Elektrobot Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 I tip anyone and everyone Amount is usually based on how shitty their job is, or how much of their time I took. The shittier the better. I am grateful for the people who do the work I won't/don't/cant do.
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