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Our post office delivery person doesn't get out of her van, she drives up to the boxes and puts all the mail in there. I like that system because I know my mail is safe, however she constantly screws up the mail....if its not presorted for her, she hasn't got a clue. So I'm not inclined to tip her. However my mani/pedi and hair salon is a different thing! ;):D

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lol Well the ones I see on the Oregon coast are more like Billy Bob, or Jimmy Ray.:D

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I just give fashion tips now .. there is so much need ...

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Take 'em off, honey is NOT a fasion tip.:blink:

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I think it is. She'd look better without!

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Still need ironing though ..get all those wrinkles out

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How long will it be before we have to tip cashiers in the shops I wonder?:blink:

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Tip at least $1.00 per drink. Most people in NYC tip $2. If you are running a tab tip 15-20% on the tab. In NYC 15% is considerd on the low end .Also I do not get paid alot more than the waitstaff where I work. I get paid $5.00 more per shift and I also work 2-3 hours longer than them. I have no barback so I have to get all my own ice and restock the bar myself. I work in a highly rated zagat restaurant. We also just went up a point on service from last year. We also have 2 stars from the NY Times. Service is a very big part of where I work.

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Shhh, another secret of our little corner of Paradise.... even if they are named Billy Bob (more like Rodrigo at my station).

I think one reason it's a hard thing to explain (tho you'd think they'd catch on right quick) is "optics". It doesn't matter how much you suck up to a barkeep in the UK, they can't pour heavy.
It takes a long time for that lesson to sink in.

I know how to show my bartender the love. :wub:

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OK that's what I'd been told.

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Say I'm sitting at the bar, and pint is $3 - $4, if I tip $1 for every drink, that is a tip of between 25% and 33%, much higher than the norm for a waitress/waiter, that seems unfair on the waitress/waiter as I perceive them to work harder for me than the bartender. Doesn't a $1 tip seem excessive?

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I hate hidden charges such as tips and purchase tax. I like to know upfront exactly how much something is going to cost me...therefore I would prefer tips to be included in the price. If I don't like the service then I complain...if it's not resolved to my satisfaction they lose my custom.

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If that happened the level of customer service would be the same as in the UK. Low.

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Really??...I find it's about the same in both countries. I've usually had good service in restaurants and bars in the UK. I have experienced bad service in the US...despite the server working for tips. Plus I hate fake sugary...over friendlyness for $$'s...just be polite, efficient and serve the meal and for goodness sake stop writing 'have a nice day :)' on the bill.

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I've never had a problem with the service in the UK in general...and not having a pair of knockers hasn't led to worse service, nor have drinks been shit because of a tip or not...