I don't think it is righteous to obliged customers to pay tip. A while ago, I've witnessed a confrontation between a customer and service crew about mandatory tipping. Is this really acceptable?
Tipping in not obligatory on Amtrak. It is customary.
Tipping is not obligatory at any establishment, even your roadside diner. However, not tipping goes a long way in saying that even the best service is not worthy of decent remuneration.
CSSHEGEWISCH Tipping is not obligatory at any establishment, even your roadside diner. However, not tipping goes a long way in saying that even the best service is not worthy of decent remuneration.
I know of two instances where tips are baked into the check. My bar bill on Royal Caribbean International included a 15 per cent tip. Also, at many restaurants, a 15 per gratuity is included in the bill for parties of six or more.
Tipping in Australia, where I lived for five years, is not expected. However, if the service is exemplary, one can leave a 10 per cent tip, although few of my Aussie friends did so. If the service is sub-par, one can complain to the management, which addresses the argument of rewarding or not rewarding the server.
Sam1Tipping in Australia, where I lived for five years, is not expected. However, if the service is exemplary, one can leave a 10 per cent tip, although few of my Aussie friends did so. If the service is sub-par, one can complain to the management, which addresses the argument of rewarding or not rewarding the server.
In America, of course, tipping is customary unless a gratuity is included as part of the check. My own experience is that sub par service is usually because of a new employee who lack experience or because the place is short handed and the rest of the staff is doing the best it can. Generally, if I go out to eat I really do not want to spend my time complaining to managers.
Oh, and welcome to the Forum Amina! I don't recall seeing you here before. And what a sweet looking little one you've got there!
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