To Tip or Not to Tip?
Tipping is a common business practice which originated back in eighteenth century coffee shops in England where tipping was a way “to insure promptness.” Patrons dropped their money (tip) in a collection box. These days, people in numerous countries and in many situations leave tips after service is completed. Tipping takes a significant part in the hospitality industry, especially in hotels and restaurants. According to recent studies, over US$26.4 billion was given to service personnel in the restaurant industry from customers as tips in 2003 in the US alone. In Korea, however, hotels have d
- Kim Young-kyu
- 2009-04-27 15:33
