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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 9:08 pm
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Originally Posted by etali
I've been thinking about this, and my rule of thumb seems to be that I'll tip if I pay for the product/service after consuming it. If I walk up to the counter, buy the product, pay, THEN get it, I won't tip.

My logic is that tips are supposed to be extra, based on quality - how can I know if I want to tip before I taste the coffee?

Then again, I'm from the UK - the culture is different over here.
Good Idea.. a tipping counter indoors.. after the first sip..

But then on cc.. difficult to do..
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