jerrybob
Elite Member
I come from a country that does not believe in tipping in any way.
But I just want to get something straight so I am not mistaking what is going on.
You are going to the barbers?.
He owns the business and is not on wages?
And you actually tip him!!!
My immediate reaction is why. If he can't make a living without the tip he should not be in business. And he is tipped for exemplary service? he did not cut an ear off :laughing:
And you pay a bartender to pour your drinks!!!! If you tip him you have to tip the person in the deli who sells you a coke, or the person who sells you a cup of coffee at Starbucks, do you tip the person who sells you a newspaper or magazine, the postman who delivers your letters, the person who presses a button so you can pump your own gas? where does it end.
I sell wine to the public at markets either by the bottle or glass. I don't expect to be tipped for doing my job and if an overseas visitor does offer a tip I thank them but gently refuse to take the money saying good service is given freely you should not have to pay for it and give them the full correct change.
It's an Obama thing in our country....we either tip or put folks on welfare or food stamps. I know one doctor who is not a big tipper but offers a free health check up to any server who provides good service. My brother in law owns a tire store......he doesn't tip much either but he will rotate the cooks tires while he waiting for his meal. Just our culture.....I guess.:laughing::laughing: