Richard,

On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:03:18 +1200, Richard.Prosser@Powerware.com wrote:

> But then, even in the USA, taxi drivers and waiters expect a "bribe" of
> about 10% to 15% if you want to retain good service.
> So where does bribing stop and tipping start?

I'm not quite sure I agree with your statement "to retain good service" - tipping a waiter in a place you'll 
be going back to I can see, but a taxi driver?  How often would you see the same one again?
 
> (Here in NZ tipping is reserved for exceptional service, if then)

In the UK it's expected that you'll tip taxi drivers (I really don't know why), the others (waiters, 
hairdressers) if you think the service merits it.  Bar staff: never!

Incidentally, "Trick or treat":  I think that falls under the offence of "demanding money with menaces"!  :-)

Cheers,


Howard Winter
St.Albans, England


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