Napoleon said:You've moved to Buenos Aires.
Just today, my Miami amiga was saying "I love this city.... I miss this town... Let's get out of this store because everyone has had attitude since the moment we walked in... This town is amazing... I need to use the bathroom."
Wages are earned differently than in the States. The post listing all of the percentages is right on the money. Use the information as you wish, but it is absolutely accurate.
Once again, you've moved to Buenos fucking Aires!
I think maybe you have misunderstood something I said. I asked sarcastically where I moved because of the response that I got that somehow tipping is bribery or somehow obnoxious. And that is not the first time I've heard it since I've been here in Buenos Aires. A very strange idea to me and I absolutely do not believe it for a second!
For me, it doesn't matter what country I was born in, the principals are all the same. Kindness, generosity, paying for good service, getting paid a decent salary based on your performance. All the same no matter what country.
And yes it IS different here. Honestly, I don't love it here yet, but I hope one day I will. Plus, I'm not a city person, so I feel the same about New York City (sorry) that I do about Buenos Aires right now. But I'm sure I'll adapt to life here.
But I will never ever change who I am as a person to fit the place that I live. I'm far from rich, way far, but I will absolutely tip fairly when it is deserved.
Thank you
Mark