wgw04024
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What is the norm these days? Coming from the U.S. tipping standards. 
Tipping at restaurants?
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KeithG
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Due to the "european" nature of the island, some restaurants include a mandatory "service charge" on your bill. So you need to examine your bill to determine if a "tip" has already been included.What is the norm these days? Coming from the U.S. tipping standards.
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phelana
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I worked in food service once in Bonaire and learned, it's always good to tip cash. If you do not, some establishments deduct a fee from the tip due to CC transactions. Also, if you are from the US, please tip as you would back home. Folks rely on these tips. As do dive masters, taxis, housekeepers, windsurf instructors and valets/concierges.What is the norm these days? Coming from the U.S. tipping standards.
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wgw04024
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I plan to. It's a small part of the trip expense, so why not. Just did our first dive today at Bari Reef, and saw a barracuda the size of a Tarpon...is that possible?
Just did our first dive today at Bari Reef, and saw a barracuda the size of a Tarpon...is that possible?
phelana
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Anything is possible but are you sure it wasn't a Tarpon?I plan to. It's a small part of the trip expense, so why not.
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wgw04024
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We had just been following a group of 3 tarpon for 20 minutes, I don't think it was.
Bonaire seems to be similar to the states with 15-20% being normal.
Some countries pay their workers a real wage, and tipping is not expected. That said, many touristy locations add a "tip" line for travelers who are just accustom to tipping. On one trip to a European country, before I learned about tipping customs, the waitress actually followed me to the entrance to bring me my change.
Some countries pay their workers a real wage, and tipping is not expected. That said, many touristy locations add a "tip" line for travelers who are just accustom to tipping. On one trip to a European country, before I learned about tipping customs, the waitress actually followed me to the entrance to bring me my change.
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