December 19, 2005
Thank You
Should you ever come to The Netherlands, know this : you don't have to times the sales tax by two or figure out any percentages: tips are not a part of life here. They are not an established tradition, no one will pour soup over your fancy- schmancy suit recalling your lousy tip last time.
One doesn't tip here.
It is not the custom.
But when the teenagers stop by my door, the teenagers who deliver junk mail to me at ungodly hours in horrendous weather , when they stand there looking rather stupid as they hold a dull little card up, wishing me a Merry Christmas, I give them a big- by Dutch standards - tip. I give them 5 euro.
And why not ? They could be ripping navigation systems out of cars, trashing homes, but instead they deliver junk mail at ungodly hours in vile weather.
That'll get a tip from me any day.
As well as a thank you, for your good work.
Posted by sue at December 19, 2005 09:44 PM