Originally Posted by
Pretzelsandpeanuts
Now you can say the US tipping custom is dumb, ineffective, etc. fine, but the simple fact is that if you are visiting another country you need to abide by the customs of that country, end of story.
Urrr no. I control my own spending.
Add a tip automatically to the bill I do not agree with or lecture me? Then you get 0. Leave MY gesture of appreciation, i.e. MY money, over to ME.