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Originally Posted by Hweinlant
Tipping is only extra from something really good service or food. I personally never leave tip (in Finland).
I really find tipping discusting, especially in US where waiters are rather agressive for that, even if they do not deserve it.
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Yes, I know that they are aggressive about that in some countries. But since it is not the case here..
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If you tip waiter why not tip bureucrat for slightly faster service ? Or Police to look away ? And list goes on.
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In the old days the
serenos (night watchers), the local policemen, the street cleaners and others were given something we call
aguinaldo (not sure if Christmas box is it). It was a form of recognising their work and showing your gratefulness.
Medical Doctors too used to get presents from their patients, again as a form to show them your appretiation.
It would have never occurred to anyone that they were bribing.
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