Originally Posted by
edaimler
"Global Cities" means just that: Global. The point is that exposure to these places gives you awareness that tipping customs vary radically. Customs within US cities seem to vary less.
It is difficult to argue that 20% inherently 'makes sense'. I am just saying that it is part of the custom to tip (in US restaurants). I personally admire those that tip and down based on performance, but there is a starting point around which those equations should be based and in the US, that seems to me to be 15-18% at restaurants.
I agree with the second paragraph.
The first one though makes no sense whatsoever, especially coupled with the instance of you inferring that the poster you were berating would somehow know how to tip better if he had lived in just one of these "global cities" (whatever they are).
How can living in one location help you to understand that tipping customs vary by location?
I'm just saying that if decide you start laying into someone because what they are saying doesn't make sense to you, then for goodness' sake take a long had look at what you are posting yourself if you don't want to end up looking silly.
You have 5 posts to your name. Did you join FT just to take part in arguments or are you intending to contribute something of value to the community?