Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/04

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Tips In Europe Vs The USA
From: Pascal <cyberdog@ibm.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 1998 16:44:19 +0200

On 02-07-1998 22:50 Mark wrote:

>i found that people in the bay area (at least) of california
>generally tip higher than in london. on my recent trip there
>we got many genuine thank yous and much appreciateds when i left
>15-20% tips...

It is not customary to tip waiters in Belgium as a substantial service & 
VAT charge is already included in the bill... except by foreigners who 
don't know any better ;-)

Pascal

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