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Originally Posted by Ace_O_Spades
On a side note, this entire thread just reminds me of Mr. Pink's rant in Resevoir Dogs.
Here's me, playing the world's tiniest violin for Host's tipping woes....
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The fact that the sentiments and data contained in this thread seem to be a surprise to you, is noteworthy.
It's a "just so you know", that seemed valid and appropriate, because of the discussion on the other thread. I'm in my fourth calendar year of actively posting here. I've never discussed tipping practices or average percentages before, and I would not have now, if the other thread didn't influence me to initiate this one.
I don't quite understand the admission, and then the determination behind it, about tipping well below the US average, when patronizing restaurants in the US. The service providers in these sit down restaurants don't haggle with you before serving you, in fact, there aren't many lower pressure transactions to experience in the US. They serve you, no questions asked. Most suffer silently if you overstay your dining phase, and not a word is said if you choose to leave a sub-average tip.
But, why would you? Why would you single out the server, the one cog in the chain who posts no price in advance, and has no choice but to accept whatever you decide to pay to him, in exchange for his or her service.
It is a one-way relationship, truly built on trust. The server trusts that you have familiarized yourself with local customs to act in a uniform way, the same as a local would. There is no penatly if you decide to be indifferent or conduct business the way you are accustomed to conducting it in your own country.
There is a subtle consequence....fallout, as discussed in the other thread. You can't hurt me, the average per customer check I deal with is $75, tax included, but you seem intent on shortchanging the powerless, the person who serves you with no pre-condtions and no negotiating power.
Now you're thinking more about it, too.