On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 09:04:32 -0600, "Jeff"
wrote:
>
>"Qanset" wrote in message
>news:4732e3b6$0$28659$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
>> The wife and I are planning at trip to USA/Canada in the near future.
>> Is it true that the Yanks are really hung up on tipping, and that
>> FORGETTING to tip someone is courting disaster???
>>
>> Like most tourists we will be traveling on a limited budget,this means
>> that anybody expecting free money from us will be advised to look
>> elsewhere.
>>
>> A colleague of mine who honeymooned in Hawaii was told by a tour bus
>> operator, that he EXPECTED gratuities for his efforts, because his job
>> was poorly paid. What more can I say.???
>>
>> I'm going to cop a lot of flak on this subject, but never mind I have and
>> open mind on accepting advice on World Travel.
>
>Frankly, I find it difficult to believe this question.
Why? This is an Aussie asking and I see no reason for him to not
need advice on the North American pratice of tipping. Even us
locals get confused sometimes, e.g., at a buffet should I tip the
person who pours me some water or brings my coffee? How much?
>
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