... about tipping.
Having not yet travelled to the States, but having seen a lot of American tv and films, I was wondering what the background behind it is?
Is it expected? Is there a set percentage? Are you considered rude if you don't? Is it done everywhere and for all services?
What is the reasoning behind it? i.e. if a waitress doesn't get tips can she not live on her pay comfortably?
I understand its a part of American culture, is it the same in Canada too ( or parts of)?
Down here, tipping only really happens in restaurants when the service is exceptional, or more commonly the vendor/ etc is told to 'keep the change'.
tia
