Tipping in Mexico
Oct 26, 2011 | 12:44 pm
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In restaurants in Mexico I tip 10% if the service isn't particularly horrible. 15% if it's good or better. A bit more for fantastic.
Oct 26, 2011 | 12:54 pm
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Oh, I tip 18-20% at restaurants and don't drink wine, so I have no skin in the game.
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Oct 26, 2011 | 7:43 pm
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Speaking to a server at XCaret.. he mentions its a boon to work as a waiter in the tourism restaurant industry.. its one of the best paying professions in the region, and lots of competition to work in tourism venues..
Oct 27, 2011 | 1:43 pm
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Well, that's hardly surprising, as there aren't a lot of other industries in Quintana Roo. Q.R. didn't even gain statehood until Cancun and the Riviera Maya really got going. I still remember the times when Q.R. was just a territory (B.C. Sur was just a territory as well back then).