Originally Posted by
GoingAway
WHY? Because in YOUR culture, it is expected ... Wrong Approach! Tipping is not part of their culture, and therefore should not be an expecation nor "appropriate" in any instance. Attitudes like yours are why the tipping culture is quickly creeping around the globe -- that is NOT a good thing!
OP - if they had called to ensure you were satisfied with the service, that's one thing, but calling to ask if you tipped, is inappropriate regardless of the situation.
Uh, sorry GoingAway....but if the OP actually received a PHONE CALL ASKING IF HE HAD TIPPED, don't point your finger at me. I've never been there yet and if and when I do go, just like every other time, I will research the culture, expectations, which include tipping, and other things we may need to know in order to make our vacation go as smoothly as possible and also to make sure we do not affend anyone.
So you jumped the gun a little on this one....I am not the one that phoned the OP....blame someone else.
Dawn