Originally posted by hedoman:
Peter42, more true words have never been spoken. The exporting of American customs (and missionaries) continue to contaminate the innocent.
In my feelings americans seems to sometimes think, that since they tip so generously they are entitled to act as they like.
In many parts of Asia and the South Pacific tipping is not customary and may even insult people.
In Europe you mostly round up or give 5 to a max of 10 %.
The amount of tipping required on cruises for instance is that ridiculous, if I pay $500 for a cruise and the "required" tips amount to $200, than the relation is just wrong, as it means that the $500 is just fake, since it does not include the wages.