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Originally Posted by n0nsensical
Maybe it's just payback for the way Americans act in foreign countries. :P
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Yeah, I have to say - I'm embarassed for many Americans when I'm abroad, especially the way many deal with wait staff. Can't count the number of times I've cringed hearing a Yank go after some poor server or desk clerk for something obviously not their fault.
Usually, Yanks are OK, but once they leave the US many do seem to lose their marbles. Probably fear.
Anyway, I tip 15% for standard service. For every fuck up you make, you lose 5% (so, take forever to offer me a drink, screw up the order, whatever - 5% off). Three screw ups (a common occurence at the local Milestones) and you get no tip. I add 5% for every positive "above and beyond" moment.
Maybe you should move to a country where you don't have to act like a beggar seeking alms in order to get by?