Thread: Caution to Travellers US couple jailed for not tipping
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Old 23-11-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Omaroo View Post
That really, really depends where you are Carl. There is quite a disparity when it comes to standard wages across the continent.

Don't be a cook (and not get a tip to make it up) in Minnesota, for instance: http://books.mongabay.com/employment...r_35-2014.html



And Duncan - I could NOT agree more.


Always, I would be referred to as "Sir", and be told "You're welcome" and "Come again" by restaurant staff over there.

Here? I can't even remember when a young food-industry worker thanked ME for going to their restaurant.
Remind me not to even bother looking for work in Rochester!!!!