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Re: [84attendees] Tipping for a buffet breakfast

Maire Reavy <mreavy@mozilla.com> Sun, 29 July 2012 18:14 UTC

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On 7/29/2012 11:06 AM, Simon Perreault wrote:
> 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.
>
> Sorry if I offended anyone.

I'm an American, and I typically make sure to leave a tip of $1-$2 per 
person at a buffet (whether in US or in Canada), depending on the 
quality of the food, cleanliness of the tables, etc.  If the experience 
is terrible, I don't tip.

Hope this helps.
-Maire

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Maire Reavy <mreavy@mozilla.com>
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