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Old 29-06-2008, 10:07 AM
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Default To tip or not to tip

When we arrived i had already heard from other expats that you dont tip.
Our Kiwi pals said, nah dont tip
But it feels weird.
Ive tried it and it doesnt feel right,then ive tipped and they sort of get shocked and try give you it back and it gets uncomfortable.
Then ive seen other pop it right into a tip jar.
Taxis ive only used once and it was really expensive and the man wasnt exactly pleasant,so no worries not tipping him.
But hairdresssers,i dont know what to do there.We tipped mine and she tried to give me it back
My daughter didnt tip hers and she looked kinda like she expected to be tipped,which made us feel awkward
Has anyone else experienced this? And do you tip or not?
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Landed in New Zealand 29th jan 2008
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