Originally Posted by
jimbo99
It is an fascinating topic. So interesting, I wrote my law masters' dissertation on it a while back. The UK has since enacted a draconian law (Bribery Act 2010) which even had the Post Office issuing guidance to postmen as to when they could/could not accept a tip at Christmas. It is extra-territorial in effect and unlike the US FCPA applies to overseas private transactions.
Interesting topic for a dissertation for sure!
The funny thing is that while we Americans tend to be tip-happy overseas, we really only tip waiters, bartenders and cabbies back home. I don't know too many people at all, especially outside of big cities, who would even consider tipping the mailman, the doorman, etc. Also funny is that many of us are too prideful and would rather drag our luggage up multiple flights of stairs than ever tip a bellhop to bring it to our room for us.
As for Cambodia... immensely enjoying the posts here. Moving to the region next year, so taking in all I can get. Keep it coming!