Ye Olde Boomer's latest activity
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Deal breakers for joining courses.I can't believe that 4:15 for a round of golf is considered a "slog." That's more than snappy enough for me. -
Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Deal breakers for joining courses.Tough to tell from here, I'm afraid.
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Aimpoint.I'm and old dog and that's a new trick.
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Alternative to SPURK winter mat.My winters aren't conducive to playing at all. Here in NEW England, it's largely a May through October game. Some may start in April...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.Tipping is optional for counter service. They leave a cup on the counter and you either put something in it or you don't. McDonald's...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.I didn't bring my revolver into Heathrow. I respected your culture. If you don't plan to tip, please don't eat in an American...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.I obviously understand that. The repercussion for not tipping in America is OBVIOUSLY not comparable to carry guns in the UK. But to an...
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I feel you are not fully reading the sentiment of the post, you are judging by UK culture. The point is, in America, that's how it is...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.Not tipping would make you a cretin, which urban, coastal Americans, at least, disrespect more than criminals. You understand cultural...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.You're free to believe that, but bringing that attitude to America will make you an unappreciated guest. Again, I'll use the analogy...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.Whether you understand and/or agree with it or not, that's the proper behavior in America, and a willingness to not conform to it is...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.The customer enters the establishment knowing the cultural expectations and is thus totally guilty of malfeasance in not respecting it...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.Tips are taxed as wages. If you report suspiciously low tip income as a wait staff employee, you will likely be audited. This is a...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.That's a "When in Rome...." situation. What you wish works in the UK. It puts you in a very bad light in the US. Regardless of what the...
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Ye Olde Boomer replied to the thread Tipping Etiquette.Not a problem. It's a culture difference. Your own mates will look at you askew if you don't tip properly in America. It's not that way...
