We met a couple from Australia awhile back, who sat down with us during lunch. They talked about us Americans tipping, not really understanding it. They said in Australia there is no tipping because the waitstaff is paid a good wage, something like $10 to $11 per hour. They said they would probably give your tip money back to you. Could not understand why the owners do not pay their employees a good wage so the customer wouldn't have to tip to bolster their income. As I explained the tip money was to reward them for good service, which of course they said, Aren't they supposed to give you good service?"
Could go on forever..........
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