I have appreciated very much,the American habit of giving tips,when Ihave been playing in Irish pubs.
I think it would be mighty,if the English took up this habit,in English folk clubs unsolicited ,of course,but a gesture that is always much appreciated .Dick Miles.[original post]
UNSOLICITED,unsolicited,unsolicited.cant you read.
now a performer does a good evening,an American Tourist,who is used to tipping,pays his entrance fee,and decides at the end of the evening to give an extra[not abunch of fives].
what does the performer do,refuse the tip,explain that its not the done thing and upset the tourist,or accept it.
it is a question of two different cultural approaches.
English people seenm to be embarassed about money ,but not buying drinks[it doesnt seem logical]