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We visited Thailand a couple of years ago and were surprised to find that tipping was considered an insult. In hospitality businesses, it is their job to treat you well, it's just expected, so why should you have to pay extra? When you do, it's almost like telling them they did a poor job and apparently need more money to do it properly.
What makes this weirder is that Thailand is wicked cheap. We took my sister and her friend out to dinner at a very nice restaurant on the beach and the final bill, including appetizers and a couple of cocktails each was only $95US. It felt very strange walking away without leaving a tip!
