"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> Dave Smith wrote:
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>
>>>> usually American, who leave hefty tips because the viewed it as
>>>> flaunting wealth and ignorance sine they apparently did not realize
>>>> that tips are not
>>>> expected, and not particularly appreciated. They don't appreciate
>>>> being treated like dancing monkeys.
>>>
>>> He knows that it's customary for Americans to tip but he takes
>>> the opportunity to sniff at them for doing what they think is right.
>>> Sounds like a jerk to me.
>>
>> Sure he probably knows that it is customary to tip in the US, but he
>> is not in the US. If you expect him to understand that it is
>> customary to tip in the US, the USians should be equally aware that
>> it is not customary there. He wasn't really a jerk. He was very
>> pleasant. His attitude was that if you want to throw money at him go
>> ahead, but don't expect to be respected for it.
>
> Considering the tipping customs vary in so many countries how is anyone
> supposed to keep up?!>
> Jill


How? Jill - are you becoming a Republican? The solution is a newfangled
invention called a book. There are plenty of books for travellers, about the
customs in other countries. When in doubt, ask airline attendants or hotel
staff.