On 23 Apr 2007 in rec.travel.usa-canada, Piero wrote:
> This summer we will go for the fourth time in the USA.
> Now I'm quite trained on money/tips behaviour, but I want to ask if
> something changed in the last 3 years...
> Here in Europe tips are not very common, and generally 'normal'
> people almost never give tips, so we are not trained to do so...
> I normally in USA leave 15/18% on restaurants, 2-3$ on buffets with
> some light table service (like beverages), and 1-2$ on Motel's room
> every night. I'm in some wrong? Something changed (maybe increased)?
Yes, that's about right.
> Another question: here is normal to pay something (also very cheap,
> like a cup of coffee) with a 20 or 50 euros bill getting the change
> back without problem.
Paying with a 20 is certainly reasonable. A 50 will occasionally get you
funny looks, but it's uncommon.
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