Tipping Protocol
Dec 1st 2009, 4:41 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
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. 
Dec 1st 2009, 4:42 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by Steve_P
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.
Interesting to get all the different opinions!
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Dec 1st 2009, 4:43 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by Oink
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.
Dec 1st 2009, 5:59 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by JonboyE
Most people I know pay the tip on the whole bill including taxes.
10-15% is the norm in Canada.
10-15% in the USA flags you as a "cheap Canadian" (where 20% is expected).
Dec 1st 2009, 6:47 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Hi
Under 15% in Canada gives you the same "cheap" name. See: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g1...Etiquette.html
Originally Posted by Lychee
Likewise.
10-15% is the norm in Canada.
10-15% in the USA flags you as a "cheap Canadian" (where 20% is expected).
10-15% is the norm in Canada.
10-15% in the USA flags you as a "cheap Canadian" (where 20% is expected).
Dec 1st 2009, 9:13 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
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).
Dec 1st 2009, 10:56 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
In Alberta I just double the GST. Nice and simple 
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Dec 1st 2009, 10:59 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by kwazywabbit
In Alberta I just double the GST. Naive and simple
That used to be close enough when GST was 7%.
Dec 1st 2009, 11:08 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by Steve_P
and 5% short of the norm.
That used to be close enough when GST was 7%.
That used to be close enough when GST was 7%.
Dec 1st 2009, 11:11 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by kwazywabbit
LOL never get any complaints though
But amongst themselves you are probably known if you go to the same place frequently.
Dec 2nd 2009, 2:37 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by JonboyE
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.
The only exception is in a bar. A good tip with the first round will ensure you get preferential service when things get busy.
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.
Dec 2nd 2009, 2:43 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by austinallegro
...I usually order booze from the bar and keep all the change.
Originally Posted by austinallegro
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.
Dec 2nd 2009, 2:56 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by austinallegro
...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.
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.
Dec 2nd 2009, 3:04 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by Souvy
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.
Dec 2nd 2009, 3:04 pm
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Re: Tipping Protocol
Originally Posted by Souvy
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.
