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ErikJ

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10. You do in Thailand--but Americans/Europeans only

Reply to godai (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 03:01 PM

Jun 2013

I just got off the phone with a guy living in THailand and he said that the Thais never tip in the restaurants but Americans/Europeans are expected to tip. He said he got a big breakfast the other day for $3 and tipped 60 cents, (usually 20%). He tips the girls in bars and nightclubs with a free drink or 20% which is expected. I guess its OK for them to drink on the job. haha

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New York Sushi Restaurant Eliminates Tipping Because It Pays Waiters A Salary With Benefits [View all] ErikJ Jun 2013 OP

I like the idea... Wait Wut Jun 2013 #1

What can I get you from the kitchen today? Aristus Jun 2013 #8

LOL! Wait Wut Jun 2013 #12

Coming right up. Aristus Jun 2013 #13

Sure, no prob...wait... Wait Wut Jun 2013 #16

The most critical info is missing from article tkmorris Jun 2013 #2

If one a la Carte Sushi costs $243 I am glad someone is paying their benefits. yowsa. corkhead Jun 2013 #3

That's my car payment Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #4

I make it a point to NOT tip on meals over $250 anyways.... cbdo2007 Jun 2013 #5

Every restaurant in Japan is like this. godai Jun 2013 #6

You do in Thailand--but Americans/Europeans only ErikJ Jun 2013 #10

They let him pay, then drink non-alcoholic drinks Robb Jun 2013 #14

Thanks-I'll let him know next time we talk. haha ErikJ Jun 2013 #17

hmmm. that particular example would normally be a $50 - $60 tip Matariki Jun 2013 #7

Anybody who eats sushi in Manhatten olddots Jun 2013 #9

What, exactly, do you get with the A la Carte Sushi? jmowreader Jun 2013 #11

Poison... Poison... Aha, tasty fish!! Robb Jun 2013 #15