Hi Richard,

> 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 _ _ _ _ _.

Exactly. It's like we do it from the heart, not out of any sense of
obligation, yet people from countries that charge a service fee in the bill,
have a hard time accepting the concept of parting with their cash on their
own free will (this includes otherwise generous people; I'm married to one;
but after 5 years in the US, she's finally getting it).

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