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Real Name: Michele Appello
Lives In: Amsterdam, NL
Member Since: Apr 27, 2000
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ATM / Money Exchange / Tipping: Tipping and water
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  • Tip low - generally. Waitresses and Waiters make much more than peeps in the U.S. They do not work based on tips, and usually the service shows for it. The general feeling is that you should feel lucky to be served by them, and that they dont need your business. Be polite, and dont expect much. When I recieve extraordinary service (basically service that can be compared to what I am used to in NYC) I tip appropriately (at least 15%), otherwise, I tip MUCH less.
    If you expect too much, and show your distain, they will treat you even worse.
    ALSO, most places wont serve you tap water with your meal. If you request it most place will not give it. You have to pay for water. Spa Blue is the water with no bubbles, Spa red has bubbles.

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