A stranger walks into a bar and puts a pound coin on the counter and asks for half a pint of bitter. The barmaid asks him whether he would like Guinness or Worthington. The stranger asks for Guinness. Another complete stranger comes into the bar, puts a pound on the counter and also asks for half a pint of bitter. The barmaid immediately pulls half a pint of Guinness. How did she know what the second man, who was completely unknown to her, wanted?
(think in a crooked way for this one)
(In reply to
re: by Ravi Raja)
Just can't help putting those yanks in their place - this also replies to fwaff's comment.
Visiting San Francisco on my Honeymoon not terribly long ago, we ate at a place near our hotel that served italian (pasta). Somehow, the waitress found out we were not American, as therefore found it necessary to add a 15% tip RIGHT TO THE BILL! At least us Canucks manage to be polite about it!!! Still, maybe "culture" was a poor choice of words.
To reply to your comment Ravi, that was exactly my point. My particular case negates the general solution. Also, while it is true that tipping is voluntary, I don't know anyone who doesn't tip as a general practice - it is a message of extreme displeasure with the service (I have done so myself only once in many years of visiting bars and other eatery type places).
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