Modern Gentlemen's Guide: Tipping

Tipping: One should tip heavily whenever possible. People in service industries rely heavily on tipping to subsidize their low salaries, as such be generous. In addition, everything becomes either easier or at least possible through a little palm-greasing. A real tip begins at $50 regardless of whom you're dealing with. Anything lower gets you a smile but no action. Tip big the first time and you won't have to do so too often thereafter. Never tip the owner of an establishment. If you're not sure if a specific character is the owner, refrain from tipping altogether. If people tell you that you generally don't tip enough, here's a good rule to follow: think of a tip amount that you think is appropriate, then double it. Tip discretely. It's terribly vulgar to hand an unfolded bill to someone as a tip, so much so that it may actually be refused because of the presentation. Fold the bill or bills thrice and place into the palm of your hand, and proceed to make the exchange during a handshake.
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