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Originally Posted by Charlatan
tipping is frowned upon in singapore. you don't tip cab drivers, bellhops, etc.
as for restaurants, service is always added onto the bill and can range anywhere from 10% to 18%.
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aaaah the old ++ I miss that, very upfront in reminding you that tax and tip are ADDED to the cost of the sale item.
S$5++ oh how I miss that... knowing that it was really closer to S$7
This is not new, it's the same reasoning as why they don't list the prices INCLUDING tax or shipping and handling charges.
Heck even the informercials have beaten it down to just 5 EASY payments of $49.99 instead of $249.95. Leases state simple numbers like $99/month, putting all the rest into the small print like the delivery charges, sign up fees, etc. Low interest rates for borrowing money but longer terms, the list goes on an on.
People are easily fooled.
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