If you think my statements about the midwest are serious, then you probably wont ever be served by me anyways, because you're probably too stupid to figure out how to read a menu.
on the one hand I like tipping because it makes the waiters behave nicely, not like, say, in France, where we don't tip (yes, we don't tip, because the waiters have a decent salary. If you went to a restaurant and tipped, you got screwed )
Well actually in France, the tip is always included in the total, but most of the time people add an additional tip, say anadditional 5% to 10% tip in cash directly for the waiter's pocket.
Sometimes in the US, when they serve French people that might not know that the tip isn't included like in France, they spontaneously include the 15% tip... Both attitudes are pretty annoying, the ignorant client and the waiter making sure he gets his money rather than simply explaining the ignorant how it works in the US...
I gave my standard 20% for really crappy service, only to realize later that 15% was already included (everywhere on Miami Beach had started doing this). Now I check to see if it is included.
I don't think I should enter this conversation as I tip way over what I should generally. The last 5 or 6 times i have eaten at a restaurant I doubled the bill in tip. 20 dollar tip for a 10 meal.
Both attitudes are pretty annoying, the ignorant client and the waiter making sure he gets his money rather than simply explaining the ignorant how it works in the US...
The most worthless types of humans INFEST south florida. It isn't the cubans, or even the old new york jews, its the Lee Hotti type. South Florida is completely dead until they decide to totally revamp its style.
I usually tip about $3-5 per meal, regardless of meal price. I may tip more at a classy place, not because the meal costs more, but the employee is probably more classy and polite, thus fitting the ambiance of the establishment I chose to patron that night - and I would like to "reward" them for that. I will snub ANY server who does a poor job.
The most worthless types of humans INFEST south florida. It isn't the cubans, or even the old new york jews, its the Lee Hotti type. South Florida is completely dead until they decide to totally revamp its style.
It varies state to state. Some states have a very low minimum wage for gratuity-oriented jobs. Here in Washington State, though, we get full minimum wage ($7.93/hr) plus tips, which for me worked out to about $25/hr when I was at my nice place and $15/hr at this crappy casino I worked at for a few weeks this summer.
The most worthless types of humans INFEST south florida. It isn't the cubans, or even the old new york jews, its the Lee Hotti type. South Florida is completely dead until they decide to totally revamp its style.
Miami beach (A top-shelf international beach destination and one of the "Best Beaches" according to the travel channel):
Spoiler:
The American Riviera, Hollywood of the East, Sobe, or the Art Deco District — whatever you call it, Miami's South Beach is hot year-round. The embodiment of excess, South Beach is an international playground offering non-stop nightlife, sandy shores, unique architecture and plenty of eye candy.
Tourists and natives alike flock to Ocean Boulevard for much of the same reason the producers of "The Birdcage" chose this location to film their movie about a gay couple (Robin Williams and Nathan Lane) living in South Beach. Wild street parties, neon-lit buildings and raucous nightclubs are much of the norm and luxury cars cruise up and down the strip where many come to enjoy the scene more often than the cuisine.
When imagining the South Beach scene, think "Baywatch"with an architectural twist ... even the lifeguard stands are art deco masterpieces. The long, man-made beach stretches up the Atlantic for miles and is perfect for early morning runs. The beach is also about the best spot to view the city lights at night. Tourists, however, are drawn to South Beach for the culture. The city is a melting pot of nationalities. The Latin-American population has profoundly affected the area, and the diversity of the community is apparent in the various ethnic neighborhoods, food and music.
What a tough task this was, testing the best martinis, hanging with beautiful people, staying at boutique hotels and lazing on the sand, but all had to be done to bring you the best of "The Best." So slip on your shades, pack your party pants and get ready for some fun in the sun.
There is a reason that Miami Beach charges an automatic 15% tip on resturant food: We do not want some cheapskate hanging out with us. If you do not tip the "minimum" even with crappy service, then you are some shallow-pocketed kid who is not welcome at the fine establishments of this international recreation destination. You should go to Burger King instead, so those of us with class and style do not have to see you.
The largest subtropical wilderness in the US.
The largest wetlands in the world.
It has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance (the ONLY place in the world to have all 3 designations) http://www.nps.gov/ever/
Animal attractions
Metro Zoo (One of the best Zoos in the world, no cages)
Sea World
The Miami Sea Aquarium
Museums, etc, etc, etc
So, I think you can start to see why South Florida is one of the top travel destinations in the world. Far superior to 90% of other travel destinations, and we are talking International here. Around the developed world you can say to anyone: "Miami" and they know EXACTLY where you are talking about. This is only true with a handful of cities.
Miami is awesome. If you do not want to admit it, it is only because you live in some boondocks, sticks, or other crappy place - and you're jealous.
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