Principle is ths same...that was my point.

I like the way we tip here in USA and don't understand if it's not included
why someone would have a problem with our method.

Chiefly you have to understand the customs of the countries you visit...when
in rome do as the _ _ _ _ _.

"Vincent" > wrote in message
m...
> Yeah, but if I order a hamburger and a beer at a neighborhood bar (or
> pancakes and eggs at a breakfast joint), two bucks is about all she's
worth
> (not even that if she's sucking on a cigarette at the end of the counter
> discussing her personal problems with coworkers and sometimes even other
> customers).
>
> Whereas if I order a five-course degustation meal (with matching wines)
> served by a tuxedoed waiter, seated by an awsome looking hostess in a
tight
> black skirt, with another hot looking babe playing a harp, a somelier who
> makes a great recommendation, and a courteous young man having my car
ready
> at the door when I walk out (not to mention the older man in the bathroom
> that's worked there longer than I've been alive asking me "How is you
> evening, sir," while turning on the faucet, pumping my hand-soap, and
> handing me a towel), those people are worth at least $50 for a bill of,
> let's say, $250.
>
> It's not about percentages or about subsidizing unfair wages, it's about
> common sense -- paying something extra on your own to show your
appreciation
> for a job well done.
>
> And while most restaurants fall between the two extremes I've just
painted,
> the principle is the same.
>
> \/
>
>
> "Richard Neidich" > wrote in message
> link.net...
> > Ok try this on for size.
> >
> > Many people make a ton of money working at low end pancake houses of
> 15-20%
> > tips. Why...they turn the table 2-3x an hour.
> >
> > Dining in a fine food establishment the server probably gets to turn a
> table
> > 2x in 4 hours.
> >
> > Think of you tip that way. Same % but different time at table.
> >
> > "Dick R." > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > The whole idea of a tip being 10-15% of the total bill doesn't seem
> > > quite right to me. Take two equally proficient waiter/waitresses, one
> > > working at an expensive restaurant, the other working at a neighbor
> > > bar or café. I'll go 15% at an expensive restaurant, but I might pay
30%
>
> > > at a bar or café. People who provide good service shouldn't be
penalized
> > > because of the price of food or wine in the establishment where they
> work.
> > >
> > > Just my opinion,
> > > Dick
> > >
> >
> >
>
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