They expect tips for everything over thereI suppose that's good if it means prices are lower and so you can choose what you pay depending on how good the service was, but that doesn't really seem to be the case.
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zoldergoose,
Sat 10 Oct 2009, 23:46,
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To be fairthey don't seem to have a legally enforced minimum wage. A minimum wage exists technically, but it seems to be a suggestion rather than a requirement. In some states it is legal for waiting and bar staff to be paid on a tips-only basis. Those that do get a wage get a derisory sum substantially lower than that paid to waiting staff in the UK. It's annoying though that the tipping culture has crept in over here, since the socio-economic factors that make it appropriate in America simply don't exist over here.
And restaurant prices are substantially lower over there too. At least, in chain restaurants like Pizza Hut and other shitty places like that. About half the price in some places.
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Sat 10 Oct 2009, 23:54,
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And restaurant prices are substantially lower over there too. At least, in chain restaurants like Pizza Hut and other shitty places like that. About half the price in some places.
being expected to tip in the uk is taking the piss as far as I'm concerned.
discomeats This canoe,
Sun 11 Oct 2009, 0:11,
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Come toFrance! The service is included, generally of a high standard, and tipping is not at all expected. Oh and the food and wine are generally better value for money, too :)
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Sun 11 Oct 2009, 10:52,
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Certain professions are exempt from minimum wage lawswe totally enforce our laws over here, more or less.
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hanke murphy, I'm a mess,
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