How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
Mar 11th 2004, 10:51 am
#16
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
Irwell writes:
> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> it was the custom to tip the usher.
I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
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> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> it was the custom to tip the usher.
I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
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Mar 11th 2004, 1:53 pm
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
2004 00:51:21 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>Irwell writes:
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
jars in coffee shops.
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Tipping in France
from WorldWeb Travel Guide
In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
("service compris" should be written on the menu). Tipping in not necessary
unless you are very satisfied with the service.
People usually tip taxis drivers (10-15%), porters, concierges, hairdressers
(10%) and ushers. It is common practice to tip coach driver and tour guides
after an excursion.
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>Irwell writes:
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
jars in coffee shops.
================================================== ===========
Tipping in France
from WorldWeb Travel Guide
In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
("service compris" should be written on the menu). Tipping in not necessary
unless you are very satisfied with the service.
People usually tip taxis drivers (10-15%), porters, concierges, hairdressers
(10%) and ushers. It is common practice to tip coach driver and tour guides
after an excursion.
Article Index
Mar 11th 2004, 5:36 pm
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
Irwell wrote:
>
> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
> >
> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped ushers, in
> >> Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it, they certainly
> >> didn't show it!
>
> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>
> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn it
> >down.
> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
Paris!
>
> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
> >
> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped ushers, in
> >> Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it, they certainly
> >> didn't show it!
>
> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>
> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn it
> >down.
> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
Paris!
Mar 11th 2004, 5:38 pm
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
Irwell wrote:
>
> 2004 00:51:21 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Irwell writes:
> >
> >> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> >> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> >> it was the custom to tip the usher.
> >
>
> >I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
>
> I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
> jars in coffee shops.
Which I choose to ignore! The only tipping I've ever done in Europe
(aside from leaving something for the hotel chambermaid, when I check
out), has been small change for the lavatory attendant at the opera
(when there is one - they are not always there).
> ================================================== ===========
> Tipping in France
> from WorldWeb Travel Guide
> In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
> ("service compris" should be written on the menu). Tipping in not necessary
> unless you are very satisfied with the service.
> People usually tip taxis drivers (10-15%), porters, concierges, hairdressers
> (10%) and ushers. It is common practice to tip coach driver and tour guides
> after an excursion.
>
> Article Index
>
> 2004 00:51:21 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Irwell writes:
> >
> >> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
> >> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
> >> it was the custom to tip the usher.
> >
>
> >I don't see why they'd want a tip for just pointing.
>
> I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
> jars in coffee shops.
Which I choose to ignore! The only tipping I've ever done in Europe
(aside from leaving something for the hotel chambermaid, when I check
out), has been small change for the lavatory attendant at the opera
(when there is one - they are not always there).
> ================================================== ===========
> Tipping in France
> from WorldWeb Travel Guide
> In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
> ("service compris" should be written on the menu). Tipping in not necessary
> unless you are very satisfied with the service.
> People usually tip taxis drivers (10-15%), porters, concierges, hairdressers
> (10%) and ushers. It is common practice to tip coach driver and tour guides
> after an excursion.
>
> Article Index
Mar 11th 2004, 7:15 pm
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
Irwell writes:
> I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
> jars in coffee shops.
I guess I'd disappoint them, then. In any case, I can find my seat
myself.
> In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
> ("service compris" should be written on the menu).
What law requires that service charges be included? It's just a custom.
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> I don't either, but they do, same with those 'tip'
> jars in coffee shops.
I guess I'd disappoint them, then. In any case, I can find my seat
myself.
> In restaurants and cafés, a service charge of 15% is included in prices by law
> ("service compris" should be written on the menu).
What law requires that service charges be included? It's just a custom.
--
Transpose hotmail and mxsmanic in my e-mail address to reach me directly.
Mar 12th 2004, 2:51 am
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 22:36:13 -0800, "EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Irwell wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
>> >
>> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped ushers, in
>> >> Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it, they certainly
>> >> didn't show it!
>>
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>>
>> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
>> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn it
>> >down.
>> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
>What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
>Paris!
Didn't know that. So does my daughter, so we have a French
grand daughter, can't ask her much because she is in the
babbling stage.
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Irwell wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
>> >
>> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped ushers, in
>> >> Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it, they certainly
>> >> didn't show it!
>>
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>>
>> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
>> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn it
>> >down.
>> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
>What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
>Paris!
Didn't know that. So does my daughter, so we have a French
grand daughter, can't ask her much because she is in the
babbling stage.
Mar 12th 2004, 3:07 am
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Re: How to dress at Paris Opera Garnier?
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
>
> Irwell wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
>> >
>> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped
>> >> ushers, in Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it,
>> >> they certainly didn't show it!
>>
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>>
>> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
>> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn
>> >it down.
>> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
>
> What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
> Paris!
Mxmanic gives good advice, but is not usually a reliable authority on
anything dealing with culture. See his comments in the past on food and
dress.If he says how to get rom x to y I go for it, but when it comes to
food nad drss, I'll check with Earl
news:[email protected]:
>
>
> Irwell wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 11 Mar 2004 06:23:17 +0100, Mxsmanic <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) writes:
>> >
>> >> Really? Since I was unaware of the custom, I've never tipped
>> >> ushers, in Paris or anywhere else. If they were upset about it,
>> >> they certainly didn't show it!
>>
>> I was asked point blank by the usher at the Paris
>> Garnier for a tip, my host a Paris resident said
>> it was the custom to tip the usher.
>>
>> >They aren't upset about it, at least in Paris. However, if some
>> >misinformed American offers them money, they aren't likely to turn
>> >it down.
>> Time for Earl to set us all right on this.
>
> What make's Earl any better informed than Mxmanic? They both live in
> Paris!
Mxmanic gives good advice, but is not usually a reliable authority on
anything dealing with culture. See his comments in the past on food and
dress.If he says how to get rom x to y I go for it, but when it comes to
food nad drss, I'll check with Earl
