Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post - Canadian and other Foreign visitors to the US, why do you tip less?

Destrox · 01-29-2008, 03:23 PM

I am quite appalled by some of your replies, honestly have you never worked in a public sector before?

I've done my years working with the public in sales and food industry, it is not easy and you do it because you have to. Not because its fun.

In the USA, it is simply standard that you give a tip. Min should start at 15% unless it was POOR service. Not because you are a selfish ignorant ass and feel superior to the person who is just trying to make a living.

They get paid next to nothing and require the tips to make their pay, thats how it is in this country for servers/waiters. You cant change the way the system works by ignoring it. You just get singled out as a asshole by those who did the dirty work for you.

Honestly the worst people I have *EVER* had to deal with while working in the public and being at their mercy goes like this: ( I don't hate any of your cultures, this is just a opinion from watching and working with your people as tourist.)

1) Chinese - You come in large groups, make a massive mess, and are the cheapest people I ever came across. Rude as hell too.

2) Canadians. Surprise, you're #2 on our books. You too make large messes, are quite rude at times, and leave minimal tips if any.

My favorite?
Japanese & The occasional eastern-Europe individuals.
They are more polite, they even understand the tipping system and get within our standard zone for acceptable range.

I have no inner hatred for you Canadians, but as tourist you're amongst the worse we get. I'm sure it works both ways for the "stupid Americans" as some of you just love to ignorantly say.

I've spoken to many people over the years about these things, and it is quite a general consensus for what I've said and even what the OP wrote.

Ace_of_spades, I hate to call out names specifically, but you fit the standard tourist attitude that we hate and don't be surprised if you get poor quality. We typically can see it a mile away, or in this the standard food industry case: a few booths away.

Just my .02, and I'm 100% sure that those of you who hold that die-hard attitude that tips are a joke don't give a rats-ass about it. But keep the change.

And quite honestly, when people are tourist they feel more anonymous, and the feeling that they can just do whatever they want because of the fact they are tourist. It sadly only tarnishes the place they came from.

01-29-2008, 03:23 PM	#105 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	I am quite appalled by some of your replies, honestly have you never worked in a public sector before? I've done my years working with the public in sales and food industry, it is not easy and you do it because you have to. Not because its fun. In the USA, it is simply standard that you give a tip. Min should start at 15% unless it was POOR service. Not because you are a selfish ignorant ass and feel superior to the person who is just trying to make a living. They get paid next to nothing and require the tips to make their pay, thats how it is in this country for servers/waiters. You cant change the way the system works by ignoring it. You just get singled out as a asshole by those who did the dirty work for you. Honestly the worst people I have EVER had to deal with while working in the public and being at their mercy goes like this: ( I don't hate any of your cultures, this is just a opinion from watching and working with your people as tourist.) 1) Chinese - You come in large groups, make a massive mess, and are the cheapest people I ever came across. Rude as hell too. 2) Canadians. Surprise, you're #2 on our books. You too make large messes, are quite rude at times, and leave minimal tips if any. My favorite? Japanese & The occasional eastern-Europe individuals. They are more polite, they even understand the tipping system and get within our standard zone for acceptable range. I have no inner hatred for you Canadians, but as tourist you're amongst the worse we get. I'm sure it works both ways for the "stupid Americans" as some of you just love to ignorantly say. I've spoken to many people over the years about these things, and it is quite a general consensus for what I've said and even what the OP wrote. Ace_of_spades, I hate to call out names specifically, but you fit the standard tourist attitude that we hate and don't be surprised if you get poor quality. We typically can see it a mile away, or in this the standard food industry case: a few booths away. Just my .02, and I'm 100% sure that those of you who hold that die-hard attitude that tips are a joke don't give a rats-ass about it. But keep the change. And quite honestly, when people are tourist they feel more anonymous, and the feeling that they can just do whatever they want because of the fact they are tourist. It sadly only tarnishes the place they came from. __________________ You bore me.... next.