RE: [Paddlewise] Tipping Guides/Instructors

From: Jackie Fenton <jackie_at_intelenet.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 08:23:27 -0700 (PDT)
> From: "Jack Fu" <jack.fu_at_worldnet.att.net>

> 
> >> Tipping is a repugnant practice which we would rather you do not export
> to
> our country.
> 
> A bit holier than thou?


Just a different approach.  When I was in NZ five years ago, I was
discouraged from tipping.  I noticed dining out was not as common there
as here in the states, but I also noticed that prices, relative to here,
were quite high.  Staff is guaranteed a set pay up front and not left
to rely on whether or not customers choose to tip and how much.  And all
customers pay the same (meaning your tip wasn't covering the customer
who didn't like to tip).  I also noticed that service did not suffer.

That was my impression when I was there.  

Cheers,

Jackie

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