Re: Corruption
But there is a fixed price on things. The tip is something that you give because (if) you want to give it. I guess that it depends on the mentality of the society, that it is seen as a way to thank for a good service, or as a way to bribe so that the service is good the next time.
Likewise, it is
And speaking of fixed prices, one thing that I've never been able to deal with is bargaining.
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