Just like to find out is it mandatory to give tips according to the tipping guide distributed out by tour agency despite whether u like the tour guide/tour leader service or not? :embrass:
'Tips' by itself is not mandatory. The information given by the tour agency serves as a 'guideline' only. I do not see it as something that is mandatory, as it goes into the pocket of the guide.
They only tell Singaporeans tipping is mandatory...Unfortunately that is not the case.
On a recent tour to Korea, we will told by the Sgp Tour agency, tipping is manadatory.
On the last day, when the tips were collected, they were counting the money to check if the amount collect from each family is correct. :bsmilie:
Just like to find out is it mandatory to give tips according to the tipping guide distributed out by tour agency despite whether u like the tour guide/tour leader service or not? :embrass:
whatever u do, pls don't try to tip the immigration officer that stamps your passport.. :sweat:
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LOL! I don't know about tipping at the immigration, but I know a funny incident that happened at Australian immigration. A jolly ol' Indian gentleman, a little tipsy from guzzling on the flight was questioned by the Australian immigration officer.
Australian Immigration Officer: "Sir, have you been convicted in the court of law before?".
Jolly Ol' Indian: "Is this a prerequisite to enter this country?"
Australian Immigration Officer: "Sir, please answer the question!"
Jolly Ol' Indian: *After an amusing laugh to himself* "You don't get my joke, do you? But no lah, haven't been convicted before, ya!"
Tat reminds me the time I went to Canada, stayed in 5 star hotel and ordered room service dinner (too cold outside), the waiter actually delivered the dinner to my room, stood there for a few minutes, until I realized he was waiting for the tip so he would leave.OT aside, at least for US tours, the guideline is 15% if you're satisfied with the service, and more if it blew your mind! Even if you're quite cheesed with the tour guide, a 10% tip is still expected, but he/she will get the message that you're not pleased. If you don't tip, prepare yourself for a uncomfortable confrontation.