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Originally Posted by host
Almost no poster identified in a profile or a posted admission, as Canadian, mentions ever tipping 20 percent, but almost all mention reasons for deducting from the amount that they tip, and there are more mentions of a "10 to 15 percent" tipping range.
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Just want to point out that Bossnass does admit to being a generous tipper. Just mentioning.
Host, I find your argument to be compelling and logical. A lot of people are missing the point that you are asking why visitors don't educate themselves on the local customs (in this case of the US). I know that a lot of Canadians automically assume that our southern cousins are very similar to us, and in most of our customs, so that our average tipping amount seems to be adequate, and non-controversial.
I for one never considered that I would have to research tipping practices in the US, but would definitely have to if I went to, Let's say France. But after reading this, I will definitely take more notice.
It does seem that tipping in the US is somewhat inflated. and Bossnass... are you nuts???