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Here you will find other links of interest. If you have any suggestions or additions, please let me know. Also, if there are any outdated or non functioning links, please let me know right away. Thank you.
The following links will take you outside of The Original Tipping Page. I do not endorse nor reject the views of the author. It is included for informational purposes only.
Cruise Tip Calculator
This web page has an awesome tip calculator for Cruises. It automates the tough task of calculating all the numerous tips suggested for a cruise. It includes pre-programmed rates for all the major cruise lines based on their suggestions. This site is maintained by T. P. Keller.
The American Tipping System
The American System of Tipping Makes No Sense If you want to understand how meritocracy acts as a cover for inequality, look no further than our broken understanding of gratuity. By Derek Thompson
Villarama
Bargain Holidays. Rent direct from owners of Spanish villas, Florida villas, Caribbean island hideaways, villas in Italy, villas in Spain, villas in Portugal, Cyprus villas and more.
The Protocol School of Palm Beach
Excellent resource of etiquette information. "Certified, experienced, and knowledgeable in all facets of executive etiquette and international protocol"
Starward First Travel
Discount Carnival Cruises is their speciality
Wm. Michael Lynn
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration Professor, has an excellent page on the subject of tipping. Check it out.
OurMarriage.com
Your complete resource for getting married.
Sinkie.com
If it has anything to do with having a quick bite, it has everything to do with being a Sinkie
Andy's Rant Pages
Pizza Delivery Gripe Page
Table Manners
By Manners International.
Check out this cool page
"Give your compliment a clout, when you dine out"
World Trade Magazine
This other page was submitted by DLP (via an email comment) and it is quite useful. It shows acceptable rates for tipping throughout the world. It is from World Trade magazine.
Make Better Tips
Written by someone who works in the Food Service Industry on how to improve your income from tips.
Fair Tips
This site promotes their goal is to educate consumers as to why waitstaff should be tipped 20%. It is heavily biased and does not consider or discuss the customer's rights in any way. The site is well designed and professionaly done.
Mega Tips
Scientifically Scientifically Tested Techniques to Increase Your Tips - A document by Dr. Michael Lynn, Associate Professor at the School of Hotel Administration of Cornell University. We have a local copy in case the above link changes or stops working.
ShiftDrink.com
Shiftdrink.com is a community-based industry website for New York City. Launched only six months ago, it has gained 700+ members that are restaurant/hospitality professionals. The site is free to all members, but targets experienced front and back of house employees.
AtYourBar.com
Where the Service Industry hangs out!
HotelsAndDeals.com
Provides hotel deals near airports, malls, downtown, casinos, beaches, attractions, stadiums, theme parks.
TipCompliance.com
Tip Compliance for the restaurant/business owner.
GrataSoft.com
Tip Program Administration software.
LousyTippers.com
Database of bad tippers.
Tip20.com
The Internet's number one resource for service industry information, tipping practices and industry standards. Please select the category below that suits your needs. Please feel free to browse all categories and give yourself an education in all of the different pieces that make up restaurant and bar industry.