RobBright 35 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Think when I go to HK then I will say to the when I go in: "I will deduct 10% from my bill" Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Think when you go to HK, they might just laugh in your face. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 probably in your face. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 it's like that hoy polloy French restaurant I went to for the first time. I took my jacket off. Sorry sir, you need to keep your jacket on. This is formal attire. First time ever for $US100 appetizers. But it was DAMN good. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 what was it? cum pie? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 nah it was the Creme o Sum Yung Guy Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 First time ever this one Come to pay the bill and I want to pay it by debit card. So she comes with the machine, put the card in - then she gives it to me and asks me to "follow the instructions" First question: please confirm amount OK Next question: Would you also like to pay a tip in addition? Options: YES NO Need to press either YES or NO on the machine while she's there hovering over you watching. I bet people do yes feeling under pressure. I pressed no. Cheeky buggers. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think they hover so as not to have to walk over again when you've finished. Lazy cheeky buggers. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Oh I've seen a fair few of those big-will. Just go straight for the No, tis what I do. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Indeed - especially if you have had to include the service charge in that amount as well. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Being presented with that machine would actually make me less likely to want to give a tip. I would without a doubt press NO. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 I thought I'd scoop up this one from last year. Just come back from a posh restaurant. Fantastic meal. Soured at the end by the bill coming with HUMUNGOUS writing at the top SERVICE NOT INCLUDED. They come and shame you when you come to pay with card as well... "How much for sir"? "For the frikkin' amount on the bill" Gets more in your face every year. Gets my goat every time. Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Argh, I have never had to tip anywhere I've been in my life - I probably would in the USA because I know the staff rely on tips, but not in England or Japan! I will also never tip anyone in NZ besides possibly delivery boys because their job is dangerous poor fellas. Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbird2 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Originally Posted By: MintyNZ I will also never tip anyone in NZ besides possibly delivery boys because their job is dangerous poor fellas. Why is that minty? Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Originally Posted By: Thunderbird2 Originally Posted By: MintyNZ I will also never tip anyone in NZ besides possibly delivery boys because their job is dangerous poor fellas. Why is that minty? a number of them have been called to houses and then attacked by the occupants (who didn't want to pay for their pizza) - at least one has been killed (by a 13 year old boy!) They also generally work at night, so even just finding the houses can result in an attack from passersby. As far as service jobs in NZ go - they don't get paid very well (usually the same as the guys in the store, but they have to use their own cars) and they're at constant risk. They're bringing me a pizza so I'm happy to give them a small tip. My grandparents actually give delivery boys a 50% tip - I think this is where i learned the delivery boy tipping from. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 They even want a Service Charge for you now at eat-all-you-want buffets. Which I find quite amusing. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 They did put the plates out for you and take your money at the till at the end didn't they? Come on... thats service! Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 The thing I don't get in places like swished up pizza places/burger bars as well as ethnic food joints is why they'll happily serve you oxidised wine and expect you to pay the same someone would pay for a fresh glass. you write the date you open the bottle on and give it a small taste each day to make sure it isn't oxidised! Heck, get a CO2 or Ar canister and gas the bottle after opening it each time! Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Whats that about Minty? Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 It's a service thing too - for wine drinkers, an oxidised wine is like drinking a flat beer. If some places gave better service they would ensure the wine was kept in a way that kept it fresh, and then would chuck it out once it wasn't fresh any longer. It's generally the places that sell wine by the glass and try to have too long a wine list. You will find that the cheapest wine by glasses are fresh, the mid range by glasses are ok, and the more expensive wine by glasses are almost always oxidised. Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The US is out of control with tipping. Tipping is expected for the waiter/waitress 15-20% of bill, bartender or cocktail waitress, barber/hair stylist, cab driver, bell boy, valet, porter, pizza delivery guy.....I'm probably missing a bunch. I'm surpised the Fed Ex guys haven't tried to get on board. It sucks. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Each year I notice it more in the UK when I visit. Gradually increasing this silly custom gets on ones tits. Even if you only have very small ones. Used to be pretty non existant other than the quaint "money under the pillow in the hotel" as my Japanese friends ask me about (I tell them to put a tooth under there and the next morning there'll be some cash which they can then use as the tip). Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 The whole tipping practice has been explained to me many times, usually sprouting these two main reasons. 1) Waiters wages are very low, therefore tipping is required. Sooo... why is it up to the customer to make up the short fall in wages? That's an issue between the employer and the employee. 2) You get better service when you tip well. Shouldn't good service be a mandatory part of the job description? Personally I couldn't care less if the waiter polished my shoes and gave me a neck rub or the food came out on a conveyor belt. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Is no2 for repeat customers then? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 If that's the case, perhaps I can mention when I go in that I'm a good tipper. To get the good service, like. Then at the end just say "sorry, I was fibbing". Link to post Share on other sites
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