Comments on: Damn, I Wish I Had Known That...!

By: Waitress Blog

Waitress Blog — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:23:45 +0000

Tipping is a custom in North America. Please respect it and tip your servers. They work hard to make you happy!

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By: Zhu

Zhu — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:52:02 +0000

@Baoru — I know, 15% is quite a lot!

@Graham — I choke in my Coke with your story — hilarious!

I can see why though, English accent (or American accent I guess, depends which way you look at it!) takes some time to get used to. When I watch UK movies now, I always struggle the first few minutes…

@angelaineurope — I can see why! Even I feel bad not tipping when I’m in France. I’m just so used to it now…

By: angelaineurope

angelaineurope — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:24:39 +0000

Hi. Thanks for visiting my blog! I love your blurb about tipping. You know as an American, that is one thing I can’t seem to get out of my system. I almost always tip when I go to a restaurant even though my French friends tell me I don’t have to.

By: Graham

Graham — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:03:03 +0000

LOL! I loved this post. It is so interesting to read how other people cope in new countries. There were so many things I could relate to when I read each point. I struggled with the tipping culture in New York, and I definitely struggled with the slang..lol!

I was really surprised that they struggled with my English accent. I went into one diner and ordered a cheesecake (it was mid afternoon, and I had been advised to try a cheesecake whilst I was there). Anyway, when my food arrived I was surprised to find a large steak with melted cheese on top. It appeared that the waitress thought I had said “a cheese steak”. I was far too polite to complain, so quietly sat there and ate my way through it whilst dreaming of a nice cold cheesecake…lol!!!

With reference to your last comment, I totally agree and I think we are always learning wherever we live

G xx

By: Baoru

Baoru — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:17:04 +0000

Wah! 15% is very big!

PS. I’m happy for you!

By: Zhu

Zhu — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:19:12 +0000

@Khengsiong — I’d say that Canadians are “better” drivers than in some countries (i.e China) but more people have cars, and walking is less common.

@Seraphine — That’s my girl

@expatraveler — I saw today that you are eligible to apply — congrats! The process takes about a year, depending on the province you live in. But it’s worth it.

@adam — I had always thought the U.S was very customer service oriented as well! Funny you mention that. I find the services (gov’ services) very straightforwards and easy to use in Canada though, especially compared to France. Minus the no smiling thing

@Final_Transit — Yes, I can have dual citizenship. It’s cool!

@barbara — Thank you for your wishes! I will study more this week end when I have time, but I’m confident enough.

@Sidney — For the test, probably

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:04:48 +0000

I guess you know more about Canada than the average Canadian…

By: barbara

barbara — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:48:36 +0000

Salut Zhu,
Hurray ! Your papers are going faster than expected ! Of course, you have to bone down and study hard now.I feel confident that you will make your test
Good words of wisdom about life in Canada for someone who has been there & back. I’m convinced that you are helping many would be immgrants to Cananda.

Now get busy & study !
Bises .

By: Final_Transit

Final_Transit — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:52:12 +0000

Zhu! Congrats! Can you keep two passports?