kjack_1
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I've lived in a few different countries where you went out to eat - they included the 'tip' on the bill. Worked okay for me, until the day I got some really crappy service and there was no way in Hades I was going to tip. I had to go all the way up the food chain to get the tip removed. At each stop I had to explain why I was so dissatisfied. I've also left tips on the table, even though the tip was already included, because I thought the service was above and beyond the norm.
Now - for dive ops, I would have no problem having them tack on the culturally acceptable tip. Hey, it makes it easier for me cuz then I don't have to worry about carrying cash with me....it gets wet and soggy.
Recent trip to Coz, I watched the other divers throw a couple bucks into the conch. Maybe one or two USD. I have no idea what they pay their DM's, boat crew, whatever. Don't care really. The end of the two tank dive my wife and I decided we had a pretty good time and were pretty well taken care of - not that we need help - but it was a nice gesture on their part and it's how they operate their business. Anyhow, we had a good time. After they realized we could dive all by our wlittle selves, they left us alone for the most part so we could dive and didn't have to fart around with us. We threw in $15USD per person...$7.50 per tank. I think we tipped just because they left us alone - not so much the service level. LOL
Now - for dive ops, I would have no problem having them tack on the culturally acceptable tip. Hey, it makes it easier for me cuz then I don't have to worry about carrying cash with me....it gets wet and soggy.
Recent trip to Coz, I watched the other divers throw a couple bucks into the conch. Maybe one or two USD. I have no idea what they pay their DM's, boat crew, whatever. Don't care really. The end of the two tank dive my wife and I decided we had a pretty good time and were pretty well taken care of - not that we need help - but it was a nice gesture on their part and it's how they operate their business. Anyhow, we had a good time. After they realized we could dive all by our wlittle selves, they left us alone for the most part so we could dive and didn't have to fart around with us. We threw in $15USD per person...$7.50 per tank. I think we tipped just because they left us alone - not so much the service level. LOL