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I fully agree. Sareitha Sedai Send a noteboard - 26/10/2009 03:07:24 PM

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.



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