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Stitcher
Caldari ForgeTech Industries
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Posted - 2009.02.21 12:02:00 -
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I like how the immediate response is "oh, you didn't tip".
Sometimes, you DO just get awful service. I've been visiting the states every other year for pretty much my whole life, I know what the culture's like over there. For the most part, I've always had good customer service.
Sometimes, though, you don't. Maybe the server's having a bad day, maybe you just got the grouch on staff.
One thing I noticed though, is that my accent helps. I've gotten some fantastic service over the years just from the way I speak. not to mention a fair bit of flirting. - Verin "Stitcher" Hakatain. |
Stitcher
Caldari ForgeTech Industries
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Posted - 2009.02.21 18:24:00 -
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okay, from the British perspective, a tip is something you earn, not something that's automatic. The guys who deliver pizza in this country don't expect a tip, though I tend to give one anyway if they turn up fast and I'm doing okay financially.
There's a logical flaw to the American attitude, as a brit sees it. You say "they don't get paid well, so tips are what they live off"
We say "Then they should lobby for better pay, and treat the tips as a bonus".
Of course, the customs are so firmly entrenched on both sides of the pond that neither side can really pursuade the other. From each of our perspectives, it's perfectly logical for the world to operate that way.
So stop arguing that the custom's stupid, already. A custom is a custom, and a few sharp words on the internet aren't about to shift the perspectives of nations. - Verin "Stitcher" Hakatain. |
Stitcher
Caldari ForgeTech Industries
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Posted - 2009.02.21 18:36:00 -
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Originally by: Shanzem Except we have the most dense population of idiots.
Who still believe that there a world superpower and that they are a rich and beautiful country.
Reality is far from that.
Let's see... "Superpower" might be pushing it, but the UK definitely punches far above its weight politically. Rich? Usually. Not right at the moment, though. Beautiful?
Ab-so-lute-ly. - Verin "Stitcher" Hakatain. |
Stitcher
Caldari ForgeTech Industries
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Posted - 2009.02.21 19:01:00 -
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Originally by: Shanzem oh god are you from Mansfield.
Please do not tell me you used this to display something beautiful
Guess you're from Hull then. No sense of humour. Not a desirable trait in a Goon.
Unless you be trollin. - Verin "Stitcher" Hakatain. |
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