The vicious cycle of tipping
While I was having dinner with my fiancee last night, I was stuck by the vicious cycle that tipping can sometimes be ...
In the US, Indians have a reputation for being poor tippers. Of course, in India, tipping is nowhere near as important or substantial as in the US (Where 15% of the bill amount is considered par for the course, with 25% or so being quite common).
So, lots of times, I would get inferior service from waiters, who would not work as hard in the anticipation of a poor tip. And at the end of the meal, although I am usually a decent tipper, would be pissed off with the service and leave a very small tip. And the waiter probably goes "Just like I thought ... These bloody Indians" ! And the saga continues
In the US, Indians have a reputation for being poor tippers. Of course, in India, tipping is nowhere near as important or substantial as in the US (Where 15% of the bill amount is considered par for the course, with 25% or so being quite common).
So, lots of times, I would get inferior service from waiters, who would not work as hard in the anticipation of a poor tip. And at the end of the meal, although I am usually a decent tipper, would be pissed off with the service and leave a very small tip. And the waiter probably goes "Just like I thought ... These bloody Indians" ! And the saga continues
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