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Seattleites are Stingy Tippers

By Damon Agnos
Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 12:20PM

So says Zagat. The most generous tippers? The notoriously surly folks in Philadelphia. And Donald Trump, of course.

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3 comment(s) / Comment


NB says:

We might suck at tipping, but really the waiters end up on top anyways because they get minimum wage as a base here--unlike many other places, where they make half or less than minimum wage because of the assumed tip income.
Just a thought...

Posted On: Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 1:09PM

david stoesz says:

No way are we worse tippers than Canadians.

The best tippers in my experience are Texans, Hawaiians, and gay men.

Posted On: Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 2:04PM

Lil J says:

As someone who used to work in the industry I tip pretty well now, BUT!!! I found that many of my friends make more than me at my desk job, AND work less hours just by working a couple busy lunch times a week.

Posted On: Wednesday, Aug. 27 2008 @ 2:34PM


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