Reply to: Good British service WTF

[NickFitz]

Where's that then?

Finland, Sweden, and South Korea, among others: How to tip in 59 different countries

Of course that's just some random gubbins off the web, so it may not be accurate

[SueEllen]

Where's that then?

I've offered tips before in certain European countries and have been looked at as weird.

It includes both Northern and Southern European countries so the best thing to do is check before you go but the general rule is if you are in a country where being a waiter/bar tender/server/whatever is seen as a proper job and they earn a living wage you don't tip.

[tractor]

...

I always give a tip.

It's usually based on perceived wisdom along the lines of....

'Don't let your wife use your Barclaycard'

or

After the first letter from the CSA, demand a paternity test.

[mudskipper]

It depends purely on the culture rather than common sense In some countries waiters would be unimpressed to be offered a tip.

Where's that then?

[d000hg]

But is it right to reward someone just for doing their job properly?

It depends purely on the culture rather than common sense In some countries waiters would be unimpressed to be offered a tip.

[woohoo]

But is it right to reward someone just for doing their job properly?
So someone comes to your property to install the new washing machine they should
a) Turn up when expected
b) Not moan about having to work for a living
c) Do the best job they can.
d) be polite and courteous

In return they should expect
a) You to be polite and courteous
b) You to listen to reason when things do not go to plan for circumstances outside of anyones control
c) You to offer them a cup of tea/coffee.
d) You to not complain about things which did not happen to try and get a bit of free money

Sometimes it's right to reward good service, positive reinforcement.

[woohoo]

For a serviced based economy, the frustration only every seems to grow and grow. Normally not a problem until we return to the UK. From the queues (good grief, a part of you just forgets), to price of train fares whilst standing.

This was supposed to be a feel good, positive thread about great British service. Now I feel depressed.

[vetran]

I scrub up pretty well. My taste includes both snails and oysters.

FTFY

[scooterscot]

For a serviced based economy, the frustration only every seems to grow and grow. Normally not a problem until we return to the UK. From the queues (good grief, a part of you just forgets), to price of train fares whilst standing.

[Spartacus]

Depends if its a choice of serving a Hot girl or you. "Tits before Tips"

I scrub up pretty well.

[CloudWalker]

Same principle if I'm in a crowded bar. First round I tip the guy/gal behind the bar a tenner. That way I never have to wait to be served for the rest of the night.

Depends if its a choice of serving a Hot girl or you. "Tits before Tips"

[Spartacus]

I always tip the pizza guy so I'm first on his run the next time I get a delivery, doesn't really apply to a one-off purchase!

Same principle if I'm in a crowded bar. First round I tip the guy/gal behind the bar a tenner. That way I never have to wait to be served for the rest of the night.

[original PM]

I think your right, feeling a little guilty about it now, quick to complain but slow to reward.

But is it right to reward someone just for doing their job properly?
So someone comes to your property to install the new washing machine they should
a) Turn up when expected
b) Not moan about having to work for a living
c) Do the best job they can.
d) be polite and courteous

In return they should expect
a) You to be polite and courteous
b) You to listen to reason when things do not go to plan for circumstances outside of anyones control
c) You to offer them a cup of tea/coffee.
d) You to not complain about things which did not happen to try and get a bit of free money

[DiscoStu]

Always wonder why we tip the pizza delivery guy (assuming you do too) but never any delivery chaps who have to man handle heavy goods etc - we earn so much in comparison to the working class - just nice to spread it around a bit especially for good service

I always tip the pizza guy so I'm first on his run the next time I get a delivery, doesn't really apply to a one-off purchase!

[woohoo]

Always wonder why we tip the pizza delivery guy (assuming you do too) but never any delivery chaps who have to man handle heavy goods etc - we earn so much in comparison to the working class - just nice to spread it around a bit especially for good service

I think your right, feeling a little guilty about it now, quick to complain but slow to reward.