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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: Modi]
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02/26/2016 07:12 AM
02/26/2016 07:12 AM
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Hdrdr911
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Always a confusing topic for us poor Americans. On the one hand we are told it is actually an insult to leave a tip and the servers are automatically compensated by a built in charge on the check.Then we are told by folks like Steve at Club O that this is not so and tipping is welcome. Willie at Club O's Perch bar has a tip bowl (which I always contribute to) I love Willie. What we have found works for us is to ignore the "noise" that this subject generates and follow our own guidelines on tipping. We have yet to be told we have insulted someone or had our tip refused.The one factor you may want to consider is that wait staff and other workers at these places are compensated much better than they are here in the US but you will be fine tipping as you would at home. Cheers.
Last edited by Hdrdr911; 02/26/2016 07:29 AM.
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: SandS]
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02/26/2016 08:37 AM
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The key is the check. When service is included it will say so, the much talked about " service compris" and when it is not there will be a line on the check for a tip or "service" if you prefer.
This is the noise I referred to above. Let your conscience be your guide, ignore this nonsense and enjoy your vacation. Cheers.
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: SXMWendell]
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02/26/2016 09:02 AM
02/26/2016 09:02 AM
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Hdrdr911
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You figured it out ! We are all on a mission to show these poor ignorant islanders how it's done. Conscience is about doing what you feel is the right thing so it has everything to do with it. Cheers.
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: Hdrdr911]
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02/26/2016 10:09 AM
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Same thought pattern of people expecting places to honor "1 to 1" for Dollar to Euro no matter what the real exchange rate is, I'm sure that is a matter of conscience too? Things (money, tipping, etc.) should be as they are back in the U.S. so one feels more comfortable?
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: Rasputin]
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02/28/2016 06:20 AM
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Rasputin said: Same thought pattern of people expecting places to honor "1 to 1" for Dollar to Euro no matter what the real exchange rate is, I'm sure that is a matter of conscience too? Things (money, tipping, etc.) should be as they are back in the U.S. so one feels more comfortable? So what would you have us do here ? While I agree the customs and practices of whatever country you are in need to be honored, those rules need to be clearly defined. That is not the case here regardless of the anecdotal information offered on this board. Conflicting information abounds from all manner of sources making it impossible to know what is true and what is disingenuous. It is therefore a matter of conscience. Do you truly believe anyone is trying to offend and force their own beliefs on the folks who live and work on the island or are you just being obnoxious. I suspect the latter. I've been polite with you to this point and I will leave it here. Respond if you must but I won't read and therefore will not have a response to whatever ill intentioned nonsense you post. Cheers
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: Hdrdr911]
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02/28/2016 08:24 AM
02/28/2016 08:24 AM
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I guess anyone who does not agree with you is obnoxious, but since you won't read my reply, I guess you have the last word and are right! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Rah Rah Rasputin They put some poison into his wine He drank it all and said "I feel fine"
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Re: Suggest appropriate tip at Pedro's & Papagayo's
[Re: Rasputin]
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02/28/2016 12:37 PM
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Another thread where some feel it is good to tip, and others say it is an insult to tip when the tip is supposedly included in the price. When we pay our bill, we ALWAYS leave a tip, usually 10 to 15%. I have never noticed a reaction where the server was "insulted" by us leaving the tip. Quite the opposite, it seems they are always grateful, and respond with a "Thank you" or "Merci" and smile at us. If I am out of line as a Crazy American, I would apologize to the server for being as such, but still leave the tip anyway.
Last edited by o2bnsxm; 02/28/2016 12:41 PM.
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