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I'm going to the American territory of Guam tomorrow, which should be fun so long as the typhoon that's heading there too doesn't ruin my plans. Anyway, I come form a non-tipping culture and I live in a country where tipping can be seen as offensive - I've actually been chased down the street to be given back 10c after paying with a $10 note and saying "keep the change". So I was hoping some of you Americans out there in the Battlefield world could give me some advice on this foreign concept.
Thanks from a Kiwi who has never tipped!
Last edited by Winston Smith (2015-07-04 07:24:37)
got a smartphone?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/globeti … 50512?mt=8
otherwise..i could only find this on tipping in usa:
I've actually been chased down the street to be given back 10c after paying with a $10 note and saying "keep the change".
And what if you give change to an homeless ? He tell you to fuck off ?
Depends on what you're tipping.
For restaurants I think it's like 15% - 30%.
I work at a bakery/coffee shop and I don't usually deal with the coffee stuff but I know they have a tip jar and people usually put in a dollar or two. I'm guessing that's like most coffee places.
Last edited by Sunshine (2015-07-04 14:14:26)
One easy way that I use, is double the tax. For instance a $20 meal will have approx. $2.40 in tax. So I will tip $4 - $5.
One easy way that I use, is double the tax. For instance a $20 meal will have approx. $2.40 in tax. So I will tip $4 - $5.
That is very generous!
dmn where are taxes that high, 12%? ...8% tax in CAli which is high already; some counties 8.5%...$1.60 on a $20 tab....
Winston Smith wrote:I've actually been chased down the street to be given back 10c after paying with a $10 note and saying "keep the change".
And what if you give change to an homeless ? He tell you to fuck off ?
tipping homeless is optional in the states. My wife bought a homeless guy a sandwich, he did tell her to fuk off....of course, maybe he was vegetarian...
I meant to put $25 dollars. Tax is about 9% to 10% for prepared meals in Washington State.
Thanks everyone!
Great advice!
By the way, I have got a question for 'Muricans... Do you always tip? I mean is it usual for you to tip in cafe or restaurant in any way? Cause I tip only if I feel the waitress was good for me and the meal was delicious. It's usually about 15-20% but it doesn't commit me to anything and I always can go away with no tips if I think I don't need to.
By the way, I have got a question for 'Muricans... Do you always tip? I mean is it usual for you to tip in cafe or restaurant in any way? Cause I tip only if I feel the waitress was good for me and the meal was delicious. It's usually about 15-20% but it doesn't commit me to anything and I always can go away with no tips if I think I don't need to.
I think I need a drink, or check the alignment of the stars (don't get excited Pleaides). This is second post today by nameless where I agree with him. crap....will need to start reading Dionysus posts to get some action going....
Nope...I only tip where I think it was deserved, and only where I have to sit down and get served, and then up to 20% or so (we had a fine dining restaurant so I understand that tipping sentiment). That stupid jar at (Starbucks) or wherever like store will not see my 2 cents. What's next? A jar for tipping at the grocery store cashier check out? A jar for tipping at the self service gas (petrol) station? A jar for tipping at the toll bridge? How about a jar for tipping the tipping jar?
ha.
nämeless wrote:By the way, I have got a question for 'Muricans... Do you always tip? I mean is it usual for you to tip in cafe or restaurant in any way? Cause I tip only if I feel the waitress was good for me and the meal was delicious. It's usually about 15-20% but it doesn't commit me to anything and I always can go away with no tips if I think I don't need to.
I think I need a drink, or check the alignment of the stars (don't get excited Pleaides). This is second post today by nameless where I agree with him. crap....will need to start reading Dionysus posts to get some action going....
Nope...I only tip where I think it was deserved, and only where I have to sit down and get served, and then up to 20% or so (we had a fine dining restaurant so I understand that tipping sentiment). That stupid jar at (Starbucks) or wherever like store will not see my 2 cents. What's next? A jar for tipping at the grocery store cashier check out? A jar for tipping at the self service gas (petrol) station? A jar for tipping at the toll bridge? How about a jar for tipping the tipping jar?
ha.
Tip here, tip there... I am just asking because it's another country and another culture. I never tip in the coffeeshops cause I think it's almost could be taken as a theft to ask a person to pay 100 RUR (about 2 USD) for a cup of americano, latte or cappuccino and considering the stream of people in these fast food places, which are not far from the stations where can you buy fuel for a car, there is no personal service and you are getting perceived just as another prick at the counter who wants to buy a cup a coffee like those who fuel their cars at the station. If the service is really personal and the waitress is really kind, she really deserves it also personally but not a jar and a restaurant she works for.
I think it's right that people tip where the service is not included in the rate. Arbitration may be on the extra amount.
ATF_SurrenderMonkey wrote:nämeless wrote:By the way, I have got a question for 'Muricans... Do you always tip? I mean is it usual for you to tip in cafe or restaurant in any way? Cause I tip only if I feel the waitress was good for me and the meal was delicious. It's usually about 15-20% but it doesn't commit me to anything and I always can go away with no tips if I think I don't need to.
I think I need a drink, or check the alignment of the stars (don't get excited Pleaides). This is second post today by nameless where I agree with him. crap....will need to start reading Dionysus posts to get some action going....
Nope...I only tip where I think it was deserved, and only where I have to sit down and get served, and then up to 20% or so (we had a fine dining restaurant so I understand that tipping sentiment). That stupid jar at (Starbucks) or wherever like store will not see my 2 cents. What's next? A jar for tipping at the grocery store cashier check out? A jar for tipping at the self service gas (petrol) station? A jar for tipping at the toll bridge? How about a jar for tipping the tipping jar?
ha.
Tip here, tip there... I am just asking because it's another country and another culture. I never tip in the coffeeshops cause I think it's almost could be taken as a theft to ask a person to pay 100 RUR (about 2 USD) for a cup of americano, latte or cappuccino and considering the stream of people in these fast food places, which are not far from the stations where can you buy fuel for a car, there is no personal service and you are getting perceived just as another prick at the counter who wants to buy a cup a coffee like those who fuel their cars at the station. If the service is really personal and the waitress is really kind, she really deserves it also personally but not a jar and a restaurant she works for.
Some coffee shops you get served at a sit-down place and get personal service. Plus, people also eat bagels, muffins, soups, etc.
Maybe what im thinking of is more of a diner... without the other kinds of food or whatever.
Last edited by Sunshine (2015-07-06 03:01:06)
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