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Originally Posted by Mr Herbert 
im not surprised an Englishman doesnt understand it.
tipping is the ultimate extension of capitalism. as such it is a very american tradtion, the business owner transfers some of the risks of his business to the employee.
if you can afford to tip more you get better service. conversely, if you are a good looking girl you get tipped more. if the business is slow, the employee takes some of the loss.
this kind of thing doesnt sit well with people from more egalitarian cultures. it is also why people from said countries get offended when Americans tip overseas. they see it as a form of cultural imperialism.
tipping is the ultimate extension of capitalism. as such it is a very american tradtion, the business owner transfers some of the risks of his business to the employee.
if you can afford to tip more you get better service. conversely, if you are a good looking girl you get tipped more. if the business is slow, the employee takes some of the loss.
this kind of thing doesnt sit well with people from more egalitarian cultures. it is also why people from said countries get offended when Americans tip overseas. they see it as a form of cultural imperialism.
Word. Pure free market economics warms my cold American heart.
