"You know we just got back from our trip to NYC...it was great fun but can you believe you have to tip in the States? The richest country in the world and you have to give the waiters more money. And they are so annoying! Always checking on you-- do you need more ketchup, more to drink---we couldn't even enjoy our conversation!!"
Hilarious! Here in Australia, just like most of Europe, tipping is not common or expected because the waiters make a decent wage. Because of that, the service is not the best. There are very few restaurants that actually wait on you-- we have only been to 2 since we have been here. Most of the time you order at the bar or the checkout and they bring you your meal---even at nice restaurants. When you are done, you flag someone down to ask for your bill.
Funny to hear Australians' take on dining out in America!
Hey - love the blog. Looks like you are getting settled and having fun.
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