StaroftheSea
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Hi all,
I recently got shot down for suggesting that it's ridiculous to tip each and every time one goes to a restaurant. My point of view is:
We are not a tipping nation. Never have been. Granted we have always been influenced by american culture but nonetheless the last generation did not expect tips, so why should the current generation? If one wants to be tipped then go to a country where tips are the norm.
I am not against tipping for exceptional service or food or indeed if one's just in a tipping mood. But tipping as standard gives the wrong impression. Tipping should be the exception rather than the rule in this country.
Until now I would have tipped most of the time, and would have felt obliged to and a little embarrassed if I didn't - even if I wasn't impressed with the service or it was simply adequate. Now I'm wondering why I felt like that. This is Ireland. Print your price and don't expect a tip.
Just wondering where you all stand on this?!
Thanks.
I recently got shot down for suggesting that it's ridiculous to tip each and every time one goes to a restaurant. My point of view is:
We are not a tipping nation. Never have been. Granted we have always been influenced by american culture but nonetheless the last generation did not expect tips, so why should the current generation? If one wants to be tipped then go to a country where tips are the norm.
I am not against tipping for exceptional service or food or indeed if one's just in a tipping mood. But tipping as standard gives the wrong impression. Tipping should be the exception rather than the rule in this country.
Until now I would have tipped most of the time, and would have felt obliged to and a little embarrassed if I didn't - even if I wasn't impressed with the service or it was simply adequate. Now I'm wondering why I felt like that. This is Ireland. Print your price and don't expect a tip.
Just wondering where you all stand on this?!
Thanks.