In Canada we pay a lot for every thing. Not because the price of goods is expensive, it is because we pay a lot in taxes and extra cost.
In British Columbia, Canada, we have a system. If you are not from Canada ( and even if you are Canadian) this is A stupid system.
On everything we have:
-Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 5% federal tax applicable to most services and goods purchased.
- Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is a 7% provincial tax charged in British Columbia on purchases of most goods. PST is imposed under the Social Service Tax Act.
- We have to tip 10%-15% on restaurant and bar
What does this mean? We have a social welfare system and our taxes go to systems that help out those who don't people, medical care, single mothers, etc etc. Does that mean we are socialists? well...a little....
Then why do we tip waitresses on top of all that?
Because waitresses make $8 an hour, and rely on tips as their main income. Some countries pay waitresses a large flat wage, and here, you have to work harder for your money. Waitresses can make up to $150 a weekend based on tips. If they don't they only make their $8 an hour wage.
Why are waitresses sometimes afraid of getting foreigners?
Not because foreigners are cheap, but because foreigners do not have this system and are not used to it. You should tip between 10%-15%. If you don't, I recommend
NOT going back to that same restaurant or they wont be very nice to you.
But as an ex waitress ex cook and ex hostess. If your service was terrible and your waitress was a *beeeep*, don't leave a tip. I know many of my Canadian friends will punch me in the face for that comment, but it's true, a tip shouldn't be expected no matter what.
Word. up.
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