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To Tip Or Not To Tip
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It used to be the case, in some European Countries, and certainly in France, that waiters worked purely for the 'tips'. I don't think this is still the case, as most bills contain a 'service' element.
I stopped off for a coffee at a bar in Italy and gave a one euro coin in payment the barrista left a 20 cent coin on the saucer and I, quite happily, eft it as the 'tip'. As I was leaving he followed me, with the coin, and told me I had 'forgotten my change'. I told him it was intended as the 'tip' and he explained that, other than at motorway service areas and 'tourist traps', tipping was definitely not expected in Italy. I was pleasantly surprised.I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
I tipped £4 yesterday to my hairdresser.
It was £96 so I gave her £100 and left the change for her
SAVING FOR OUR FIRST HOUSE DEPOSIT
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sugarpants wrote: »I tipped £4 yesterday to my hairdresser.
It was £96 so I gave her £100 and left the change for her
Fair enough, sp. Mind you, your 'tip' alone would have paid for one of my haircuts. :rotfl: :rotfl:I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0
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