We don't tip in Australia. Maybe we're meant to. Once a mate of a cousin's of mine delivered me some pizza. I rounded up to the dollar and said keep the change. My cousin then told me later that his mate said I tipped him 5 cents. It's better than the nothing I would have given him if the order came to a round number.
I tipped another pizza guy once. I ordered a kebab and he didn't want to make it for me.
'Are you sure?'
'Yeah, I'm pretty sure. Is it a hassle?'
'A little. It's fine.'
When it was time to pay I gave a $2 tip. I learnt something about myself that day. That I'd rather tip someone that didn't want to do their job rather than tip someone who was happy to do their job.
My Mrs bought a handbag, and then it was put into a gift bag and then into a carry bag. The salesgirl said it was stupid company policy and that they obviously don't care about the environment. I sort of wanted to buy a handbag based on her honesty.
I guess I just like it when people are people and not corporate drones.
(Disclaimer: When I went to the states I tipped the customary 15-20%)
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