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What seemed weird when I visited your country
Barmymoo:
It sort of is bribery for better service though - doing your best to provide good service in anticipation of getting a tip. Do you honestly believe that if someone gained a reputation for not tipping, they wouldn't be treated differently by staff who are used to being tipped?
I had my hair cut today and didn't leave a tip. I felt a bit guilty, but the cut cost £22. I had been led to believe I would get a 30% discount by booking in advance for an appointment on a Tuesday, and didn't, so I'm choosing to see it as a 30% tip.
Method of Madness:
Why didn't you object when they charged you full price?
Barmymoo:
Because it's embarassing to quibble over money.
Method of Madness:
Really? Pointing out that you're being charged more than you should be is embarrassing? Even if you didn't want to raise a stink, you should've at least mentioned it, since you went in reasonably expecting to pay a certain amount, only to be charged more.
Barmymoo:
I dunno, I just felt really awkward. I always feel out of place in hairdressers, clothes shops, anything like that. I hate, hate, hate shopping and getting my hair cut is almost as bad because the salons are always fancy and the hairdressers are perfectly made up and beautifully dressed. I just wanted to leave and not call attention to myself.
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