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-   Canada (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/)
-   -   Tipping Protocol (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/tipping-protocol-642462/)

Oink Dec 1st 2009 3:41 am
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When I lived in New England the custom there was for buy-backs. Where the bartender would give you a free drink for every two or thee you bought. :thumbup:

Falcore Dec 1st 2009 3:42 am
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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8138830)
The difference between tips based on the pre-tax amount and the total bill doesn't really amount to much in the grand scheme of things.
Fair point! :D Interesting to get all the different opinions!

Alan2005 Dec 1st 2009 3:43 am
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Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8138847)
When I lived in New England the custom there was for buy-backs. Where the bartender would give you a free drink for every two or thee you bought. :thumbup:
I've seen that in the US too - it's a nice custom.

Lychee Dec 1st 2009 4:59 am
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Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 8138800)
Most people I know pay the tip on the whole bill including taxes.
Likewise.

10-15% is the norm in Canada.

10-15% in the USA flags you as a "cheap Canadian" (where 20% is expected).

PMM Dec 1st 2009 5:47 am
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Hi

Originally Posted by Lychee (Post 8139038)
Likewise.

10-15% is the norm in Canada.

10-15% in the USA flags you as a "cheap Canadian" (where 20% is expected).
Under 15% in Canada gives you the same "cheap" name. See: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g1...Etiquette.html

Rob_999 Dec 1st 2009 8:13 am
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I work with a lot of Americans and they definitely tip more than Canadians. For good service I tip 15% in Canada, 20% in the US & 10% in the UK (unless service is already included).

kwazywabbit Dec 1st 2009 9:56 am
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In Alberta I just double the GST. Nice and simple ;)

Steve_P Dec 1st 2009 9:59 am
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Originally Posted by kwazywabbit (Post 8139709)
In Alberta I just double the GST. Naive and simple ;)
and 5% short of the norm. ;)

That used to be close enough when GST was 7%.

kwazywabbit Dec 1st 2009 10:08 am
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Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8139717)
and 5% short of the norm. ;)

That used to be close enough when GST was 7%.
LOL never get any complaints though :thumbsup:

Steve_P Dec 1st 2009 10:11 am
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Originally Posted by kwazywabbit (Post 8139737)
LOL never get any complaints though :thumbsup:
Serving staff are unlikely to complain to you about how cheap you are with your tips.

But amongst themselves you are probably known if you go to the same place frequently.

austinallegro Dec 2nd 2009 1:37 am
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Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 8132277)
I only tip if the food and/or drinks are brought to your table. It you have to collect from the counter then change from the nearest dollar is adequate.

The only exception is in a bar. A good tip with the first round will ensure you get preferential service when things get busy.
...I usually order booze from the bar and keep all the change. I was a bar tender in England (British Legion) and didn't expect people to tip me just for having a pint poured. Of course, now and then they bought me a beer which might amount to the same thing.

As for tipping on food, I don't tip much. I know that's considered cheap but it's my money and I bust my nuts earning it.

I've read that legislation might be passed in the U.K. to force the restaurant trade to stop lowering staff salaries with the expectation that patrons will fill the gap. Of course, such legislation might not be practicable.

dbd33 Dec 2nd 2009 1:43 am
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Originally Posted by austinallegro (Post 8141282)
...I usually order booze from the bar and keep all the change.
Originally Posted by austinallegro (Post 8141282)
As for tipping on food, I don't tip much. I know that's considered cheap but it's my money and I bust my nuts earning it.
God forbid that we should ever be at the same bar or table.

Souvy Dec 2nd 2009 1:56 am
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Originally Posted by austinallegro (Post 8141282)
...I usually order booze from the bar and keep all the change. I was a bar tender in England (British Legion) and didn't expect people to tip me just for having a pint poured. Of course, now and then they bought me a beer which might amount to the same thing.

As for tipping on food, I don't tip much. I know that's considered cheap but it's my money and I bust my nuts earning it.

I've read that legislation might be passed in the U.K. to force the restaurant trade to stop lowering staff salaries with the expectation that patrons will fill the gap. Of course, such legislation might not be practicable.
Don't ever go on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba or the DR. You'll find it hard to get served, or to get toilet paper.

Butch Cassidy Dec 2nd 2009 2:04 am
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Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 8141339)
Don't ever go on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba or the DR. You'll find it hard to get served, or to get toilet paper.
Being as he is such a tight arse, do you think he'll need loo roll?

Partially discharged Dec 2nd 2009 2:04 am
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Originally Posted by Souvy (Post 8141339)
Don't ever go on vacation to an all-inclusive resort in Cuba or the DR. You'll find it hard to get served, or to get toilet paper.
To each his own...but my idea of hell is an 'all inclusive' resort.


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