Speaking of tipping, the mythology in the US is that it makes servers nicer. Comparing US with Belgium supports it. OTOH, the nicest servers we've met were in Finland, where the tip is included in the bill just like Belgium.
>I'll get a print & leave it around the shop. Subversion 24/7/365... >that's my motto... that's what I do... > >I suspect some environmental factors. The shop I work at has about 60 >percent repeat business (off the top of my head), and at least 30% of >the customer base is daily regulars. > >I suspect your student's results would be different here (a coffee >shop) compared to a bar/club venue. Partyers spend liberally, but also >attempt to maximize their ROI, so to speak. >IOW, they sure ain't gonna drink less to just to leave you a tip. > >Leigh > > >On 5/25/07, Michael Perelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> One of my students wrote a very interesting paper about his experience >> working in a >> music venue. When the owners raised the price, demand remained constant, >> but tips >> fell, leaving customers out of pocket costs relatively constant. >> >> I'm putting his paper on my blog. >> -- >> Michael Perelman >> Economics Department >> California State University >> Chico, CA 95929 >> >> Tel. 530-898-5321 >> E-Mail michael at ecst.csuchico.edu >> michaelperelman.wordpress.com >> > >
