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mr_dja
Regarding tipping in the USA and other countries as it applies... I've always been told that, if you happen to be waited on by the OWNER of the bar/restuarant, it is actually considered bad form to leave a tip. I can't say exactly where or when I was told this but believe I've heard it multiple times over multiple decades.
Has anyone else ever heard of this practice/tradition?
Peace,
Mr DJA
Humiliating for whom? And why? That doesnt make sense.Quote
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mr_dja
Regarding tipping in the USA and other countries as it applies... I've always been told that, if you happen to be waited on by the OWNER of the bar/restuarant, it is actually considered bad form to leave a tip. I can't say exactly where or when I was told this but believe I've heard it multiple times over multiple decades.
Has anyone else ever heard of this practice/tradition?
Peace,
Mr DJA
Of course that's true, because tipping is actually humiliating and by tipping the owner you treat him like a servant.
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BluzDude
It seems that these days, except for high end establishments, most places pool their tips.
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colonial
No tips to anyone..its classed as rude
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gimmelittledrink
In D.C. the standard for good service is 20%.
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vox12string
Down Under, if you're wearing sandals, you do NOT wear socks as well
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Max'sKansasCity
I saw this thread on reddit, and I wonder if people from some of those countries agree?
Finland - You should NEVER talk to a stranger,
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Max'sKansasCity
I saw this thread on reddit, and I wonder if people from some of those countries agree?
Finland - You should NEVER talk to a stranger,
- Hmm, pretty bleak, but I guess it`s true. The same goes for London, I`m told. Pretty bleak stuff indeed! The trouble is, you have to approach strangers through socially accepted channels. Maybe a guy like Jim Morrison would have rebelled to that!
Furthermore, I think Sweden is the most politically correct country in the world, even worse than Norway.
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vox12string
Down Under, if you're wearing sandals, you do NOT wear socks as well
Can you do that somewhere at all?
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vox12string
Down Under, if you're wearing sandals, you do NOT wear socks as well
Can you do that somewhere at all?
Trademark of the uncool Englishman abroad - but no, you'll get arrested by the fashion police everywhere for this. Maybe older ladies might get away with it?
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vox12string
Down Under, if you're wearing sandals, you do NOT wear socks as well
Can you do that somewhere at all?
Trademark of the uncool Englishman abroad - but no, you'll get arrested by the fashion police everywhere for this. Maybe older ladies might get away with it?
My mother, may she rest in peace, was one of the offenders...there was no talking her out of it. She said it was comfortable and since she was old she could dress however she damn well pleased. I blame my youngest sister who introduced her to the trend, that's what living in Seattle will do to you.
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gimmelittledrink
In DC, it is customary to show up for a party at least one hour late and to immediately tell the host, "I have to leave soon for another party."