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I was once a waiter and it is not possible to forget the fact that tips varied not only by the familiarity of the diner to tipping, but also the general cultural background. Some people from some countries almost never tip or the tip is around 5%. I tip according to the service and where I am… Read More »
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Waiters share
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avoid dining out From Waiter Rant: Thanks for the
Tip-Confessions of a Cynical Waiter by The Waiter
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Dear BA Foodist,
You're the tipping expert, right? Should I tip when I get takeout? What about delivery? Should I give a few bucks extra to the guy who brought me pizza in the rain? --Jason Thrasher, Athens, GA Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (168) | Blog
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I received gift certificates for a massage and a manicure and I have set up appointments for them on Friday. I got to thinking, and I wasn't sure if it is common practice to tip, or not. Any thoughts? Read More »
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Who, how much, when, and
how you should tip your vendors
Tips are never obligatory -- they are...
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How to deal with sticky money scenarios involving friends, waitstaff, acquaintances, and nannies
Greg Clarke
Problem: You've been friends forever, but your lives have gone in different directions and you can't afford the same things, like fancy trips and dinners. Do you say so?
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This topic may be somewhat city-centric; I don't see many bathroom attendants when I go visit my parents in Maine. But hopefully most of you have encountered the ladies of the night to whom I refer: They occupy the powder rooms of certain restaurants and nightclubs, primarily to help keep the facilities looking as presentable as the rest of the establishment. However, many take their role to the next level, hovering eagerly to hand you a paper towel, or even setting up elaborate displays of trial-size toiletries that you're encouraged to use. But there's a catch. Read More »
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Unless you're MacGyver-ing at-home pedicures or highlighting your own hair (see video), sometime within the next three weeks you have to tip your favorite stylist/manicurist/colorist/brow shaper-ist. But how much do they expect?
At the holidays, tip the full price of a service instead of... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (164) | Blog
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There's been a lot of chatter on Shine lately about proper tipping and restaurant etiquette. I don't consider myself an expert by any means, but I have been frustrated plenty of times, both by bad service and bad customers. I know what it's like to give excellent service, and... Read More »
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