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SwissTony

(2,560 posts)

15. I used to do what I call convenience tipping.

Reply to mackerel (Reply #14)

Tue Sep 1, 2015, 11:33 AM

Sep 2015

If I took a taxi and it cost $9, I'd give the driver $10 and say "Thanks, mate". But, it's not required and they bwon't get snitty with you if pay the exact amount.

Do a google on "food prices in Australia vs US". Prices are about 10% higher in Oz, but check your exchange rate. And tipping is optional.

xe.com indicates that $us1 = $Au1.42 at present.

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travel questions [View all] Kali Feb 2015 OP

I am interested in the answers you get! Mojorabbit Feb 2015 #1

Keep in mind that the country is very large, SheilaT Feb 2015 #2

yeah, that long distance thing I get Kali Feb 2015 #4

I likewise live in our west, SheilaT Feb 2015 #5

no I don't know anybody Kali Mar 2015 #7

Adelaide is a beautiful city. Been about 2 years since I was there. BlueJazz Feb 2015 #3

my friend is pushing the campervan idea Kali Mar 2015 #6

How is the situation for just pulling off the road and camping? BlueJazz Mar 2015 #8

You were born in Sydney? Violet_Crumble Mar 2015 #10

I had to google to find out what stomatolates are... Violet_Crumble Mar 2015 #9

hee hee Kali Mar 2015 #11

Violet has some pretty good advice SwissTony Mar 2015 #12

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #13

My boyfriend says that it is cheaper to eat in the U.S. but that there is no tipping in Australia mackerel Aug 2015 #14

I used to do what I call convenience tipping. SwissTony Sep 2015 #15

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2016 #16

I just finished reading mackerel Apr 2016 #17