Miss Manners: Should I announce my tipping intentions upfront?

Singapore News News

Miss Manners: Should I announce my tipping intentions upfront?
Singapore Latest News,Singapore Headlines
  • 📰 mercnews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 27 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 68%

Plus: What is the rule about whether houseguests can close the door to their room?

When they are busy, I try to tip extra , but they don’t know during the meal that I will do that. I often feel rushed out the door.

Not only is this unseemly, but it could also be ineffective. The servers may well appreciate it, but the seating turnover is likely dictated by their employers, not them. We have an occasional houseguest who does this, both when they are hanging out with us at home and when they leave the house. Is it the guest’s territory to do as they please for the duration of the visit?

On the other hand, our family leaves doors of unoccupied rooms open, and having a room closed off with no one in it bothers me a bit.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

mercnews /  🏆 88. in US

Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Miss Manners: A neighbor was inexcusably rude to our new acquaintanceMiss Manners: A neighbor was inexcusably rude to our new acquaintanceWas it wrong of me to mention his medical issues in my quasi-apology?
Read more »

Advice | Miss Manners: Is it insulting to wish an athlete good luck?Advice | Miss Manners: Is it insulting to wish an athlete good luck?Advice: A professor worries about insulting student athletes by wishing them good luck before their games.
Read more »

Miss Manners: Was I right to apologize to the person who was on the receiving end of a neighbor’s rude rant?Miss Manners: Was I right to apologize to the person who was on the receiving end of a neighbor’s rude rant?This neighbor is known to have serious mental health issues and an addiction to alcohol.
Read more »

Best Day Ever, July 1 may become Taylor Swift Day in OhioBest Day Ever, July 1 may become Taylor Swift Day in OhioAlthough Cleveland might have some Bad Blood with Taylor Swift for not coming here, the State of Ohio is about to become the State of Grace on July 1.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-13 04:03:56