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Re: [84attendees] Tipping for a buffet breakfast

Maire Reavy <mreavy@mozilla.com> Sun, 29 July 2012 18:22 UTC

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On 7/29/2012 11:15 AM, Simon Perreault wrote:
> Le 2012-07-29 11:07, Worley, Dale R (Dale) a écrit :
>>> From: Simon Perreault [simon.perreault@viagenie.ca]
>>>
>>> Le 2012-07-29 10:58, Worley, Dale R (Dale) a écrit :
>>>> The rule I've generally heard in the US is that one does not tip for
>>>> buffets.  I would guess that the practice is the same in Canada.
>>>
>>> This Canadian (Québec) would consider that very rude.
>>
>> Very well, but how much would you tip for a buffet?
>
> 15%
>
> Servers (buffet or not) in Canada receive lower than minimal wage base 
> salary and must declare tips in their taxes even if they haven't 
> received any. They're getting super screwed by society. Be kind to them.
Excellent point.   It really does depend on how much the buffet costs.  
If the buffet is $10,  $2 per person is quite good.  If it's $25, it's not.

And I often tip 20%, if the service and experience are quite good.

-Maire

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