Canadian and other Foreign visitors to the US, why do you tip less? - Page 10 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Coolyo · 05-25-2008, 01:01 AM

Well, if you go to Japan, you don't have to tip...

so when they come here, maybe they expect the same.

james t kirk · 05-30-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ustwo

so you gotta wait to catch the eh.

Americans say eh too.

eh

thespian86 · 05-30-2008, 06:15 AM

This is just offensive. Even in good fun.

blahblah454 · 05-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Where does this fit in?

Last summer I was in Michigan in some small town off the 94 and just east of Kalamazoo, I think it may have been near Galesburg, or perhaps even Galesburg. Anyways it was a small locally owned diner, owned by a guy and his wife and they were the nicest people. We chatted with them about how we are from Canada and are on a big road trip and are driving all through the states. Amazingly nice people. Food was not the best, but it was good. And they kept our drinks toped up and were very polite.

Well because of that we left about a 50% tip, yes you read that right. We had such a good experience with it that we left a tip that large. It had everything to do with how nice the people were and how welcoming they were to us, even though we were cheap asshole Canadians.

So where does that fit in?

Oh, and I was out at Humpties the other day here in Calgary and it took over an hour to get our food, it was shitty, and the waitress never once filled up our drinks or even came by. They got no tip and I almost walked out after 40 min of waiting but the people I was with did not want to leave.

Baldrick · 05-30-2008, 02:50 PM

I hate this Canuck stereotype more than most. I start at 20%, and have gone up to 50% on several occasions when the service and/or food warranted it. But I may be the exception to the rule, I used to be a waiter but make a decent living now so have no problem tipping more than necessary when my wife and I have a good experience.

Leto · 05-30-2008, 06:02 PM

I was a bus boy at the Holiday Inn , Barrie myself. We shared tips with the wait staff. 15% was considered a good amount. Most patrons were Torontonians, and tipped considerately.

05-30-2008, 06:15 AM	#363 (permalink)
thespian86 change is hard. Location: the green room.	This is just offensive. Even in good fun. __________________ EX: Whats new? ME: I officially love coffee more then you now. EX: uh... ME: So, not much.

05-30-2008, 02:50 PM	#365 (permalink)
Baldrick We are everywhere... Location: Barrie, Ontario	I hate this Canuck stereotype more than most. I start at 20%, and have gone up to 50% on several occasions when the service and/or food warranted it. But I may be the exception to the rule, I used to be a waiter but make a decent living now so have no problem tipping more than necessary when my wife and I have a good experience. __________________ You can be young only once, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

05-25-2008, 01:01 AM	#361 (permalink)
Coolyo Banned	Well, if you go to Japan, you don't have to tip... so when they come here, maybe they expect the same.

05-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#364 (permalink)
blahblah454 Let's put a smile on that face Location: On the road...	Where does this fit in? Last summer I was in Michigan in some small town off the 94 and just east of Kalamazoo, I think it may have been near Galesburg, or perhaps even Galesburg. Anyways it was a small locally owned diner, owned by a guy and his wife and they were the nicest people. We chatted with them about how we are from Canada and are on a big road trip and are driving all through the states. Amazingly nice people. Food was not the best, but it was good. And they kept our drinks toped up and were very polite. Well because of that we left about a 50% tip, yes you read that right. We had such a good experience with it that we left a tip that large. It had everything to do with how nice the people were and how welcoming they were to us, even though we were cheap asshole Canadians. So where does that fit in? Oh, and I was out at Humpties the other day here in Calgary and it took over an hour to get our food, it was shitty, and the waitress never once filled up our drinks or even came by. They got no tip and I almost walked out after 40 min of waiting but the people I was with did not want to leave.

05-30-2008, 06:02 PM	#366 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	I was a bus boy at the Holiday Inn , Barrie myself. We shared tips with the wait staff. 15% was considered a good amount. Most patrons were Torontonians, and tipped considerately.