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Re: [84attendees] Tipping for a buffet breakfast

Simon Perreault <simon.perreault@viagenie.ca> Sun, 29 July 2012 18:15 UTC

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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.

Simon
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