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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 03:46 PM Original message |
HELP, DU travelers! Need tipping advice for Italy!! |
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SteppingRazor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 03:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. Tip? In Europe? |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have no idea about what's appropriate these days. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Don't worry. When I get back I'll post about all the great dishes |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 09:23 PM Response to Reply #5 |
17. Yay! You'll have a great time! |
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SKKY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
3. Since it's a colleague's boyfriend, it puts things in different light... |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
4. I have been to Rome |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Geez, that scares me. I worry about my colleague's reaction. |
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citizen snips (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. when I was in Italy |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:53 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Geez, that scares me. I worry about my colleague's reaction. |
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HarukaTheTrophyWife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 05:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. When I was in Italy, we were told to tip the tour guide but that's it. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-15-06 12:40 AM Response to Reply #7 |
20. wait the guide is her boyfriend? |
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WilmywoodNCparalegal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
8. No tipping needed. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 10:47 PM Response to Reply #8 |
19. The service charge goes to the owner, the tips on the table go to the |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
9. No tipping - pay for his entrance fees, transport, and meals |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. A Yale T shirt or coffee mug? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 05:10 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. If you're gonna go Ivy League, get him something from a proper |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 06:47 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Well, my son and my son in law are both Columbia grads |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-15-06 12:42 AM Response to Reply #9 |
21. yes this post by rabrrrrr sounds right to me |
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northzax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
14. well, you could just as easily |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 06:50 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Yes, you are right. I was just worrying about the cultural aspect. |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-14-06 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
18. You simply must tip him. He's providing a personal service. At least $50 |
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