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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 2:48 am
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Originally Posted by CitizenWorld
I'd like to ask a question of people in this thread. I see a tip as a gift, a gratuity and as was said by another member pourboire. Why am I paying someone for doing their job? I don't get paid by everyone I meet? The government pays my salary.
You're probably working for more than $3 an hour during a 50 plus hour work week.

I've given a street cleaner in Luxor a gratuity. Due to a language barrier I had my guide tell him I was impressed with the cleanliness of the area. He was delighted.
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