Originally Posted by
Scots_Al
But it's more than "spoiling" the locals - overtipping can seriously harm an economy. If those who work in (largely unskilled or semi-skilled) jobs which interact with tourists earn more than doctors, nurses, teachers, etc. then no-one will want to do those jobs!
Would the solution be to also tip the "doctors, nurses, teachers, etc" ?
Why not try out the unusual tip to the polite cop who hands you a speeding ticket with a smile, wishing you a Nice Day ?
