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3. Tipping should only be used and perceived as a gratuity.

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Original post)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 06:10 PM

Dec 2011

Unfortunately it has embedded into some cultures around the world in a negative way.
I have visited some countries where the only payment some people get, is the tip.
It is important to know this when you use these places. As Australians we assume people
are being paid something, but, that is not always the case.

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The world's most vexing question: should I tip when I go overseas? [View all] Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 OP

i always tip -- overseas or not. xchrom Dec 2011 #1

Not necessarily Atman Dec 2011 #2

Tipping should only be used and perceived as a gratuity. Esra Star Dec 2011 #3

I wouldn't tip more than $5 for any service on a cruise ship most likely. ellisonz Dec 2011 #4