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04-24-2006, 07:53 AM
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Tipping in South Korea: bad or good thing?
I generally only tip at one place that I visit near Osan Air Base. It is a local Korea place that I visit a lot. They generally appreciate it, but I read this on a travel site:
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I don't tip as I get away from the American bases. Many places near American installations have tip jars. I guess the further away you get from the American bases, the less you will see tipping.
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04-24-2006, 08:19 AM
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When i was in Pusan, i was with alot of Koreans working for Korean Airlines and a few native born Korean Army frineds. I went to leave a tip at a small place and they said it was like an insult to leave tip.
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04-24-2006, 08:30 AM
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In Bundang, at least near the Sunae area, a lot of restaurants are starting to charge "tax" and addtional fees. It's sort of a trend in that area.
Guess how much of that actually goes to the gov't. I bet none. |
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04-24-2006, 09:31 AM
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The trend here in the States is to add the "gratutity" to the bill. It is usually written on the menu in small print and if you leave a tip you are not told that it is included. It use to be they just did it for large groups but now it is becoming a more common accurence.
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04-24-2006, 09:36 AM
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oh crap... now i feel bad... i tip this one placE in town becAuse they havE the best fries and they always treat me nicely... and evEn if i order and then walk around town they never charge me before i get the food
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