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I don't know what to say. I'm Canadian and tip 20% unless the service was terrible.

If my tax based theory doesn't hold up then it's probably a combination of cultural difference (as Charlatan alludes to) and vacationers coming in with a well gouged chip on their shoulders. Travelling is expensive so I can understand why a tourist would be a little stingey when he has the chance.

That's 16%. Low, but not below the 15% threshold. 20% is only $6 so I appreciate that it's frustrating to work so hard for so little.

I wonder if many Canadians find American waitstaff too overbearing with their upselling and super-sized friendliness. I'm confidant that this rubs most Canadians the wrong way and could negatively influence the tip. I understand this sort of thing is mostly directed by management but there it is. When Wal-Mart came to Canada, they had a PR struggle on their hands because of the professional greeters, which was a new concept. It was considered suspicious and insincere, more at home in a small town store than a superstore.

Memo to Perkin's Restaurant management. I don't want a fucking slice of pie for breakfast. Back off already!

I'll keep trying to buck the stereotype though. It's the best I can do.

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