I find it weird in the US - I can understand why it is seen as pretty much automatic as people rely on it to actually earn a livable wage but it seems like it is no longer a tip to me. A tip should be a reward for good service, not just a part of the costs added on at the end as standard.
The way it is here, employers are basically sharing the cost of their employees with their customers. I find that it makes me less likely to tip voluntarily (I don't tip at places where I know they're making at least minimum, like coffeeshops and such) unless there are extenuating circumstances. So I tip the guys drying my car at the carwash in the middle of winter, for example. In general I assume if I'm paying you $2 to pour a cup of coffee for me, your service is paid for in the marked-up price.
If you are from Betelgeuse, please have one of your Earth friends read what I've written before you respond. Or try concentrating harder.
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Tipping
25/10/2009 01:38:59 AM
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It is not standard practice to tip here.
25/10/2009 01:43:37 AM
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question...
25/10/2009 12:07:11 PM
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any of the above. *NM*
25/10/2009 12:52:32 PM
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Here's my soapbox speech.
25/10/2009 02:51:40 AM
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here in uhmurricuh you tip for taxis and food, 15% or so and a buck or so for bags and valet stuff *NM*
25/10/2009 05:29:23 AM
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Don't eat yellow snow? Never run with scissors?
26/10/2009 11:04:02 AM
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I fully agree.
26/10/2009 03:07:24 PM
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