If it were not for gratuities; Linda and I would not be able to visit Jamaica. Linda is a server here in Niagara Falls Canada. I'm a pensioner. Cut the man some slack. I've never been on the crawl, but then I always stay 'West End', so no real need. But for thousands of other visitors; it's a deal.
Thanks you Rob for going to detail for what I said in 4 lines. lol
Lenbert is a friend. He is a good guy with a good heart. On our last trip to Negril he took us to his house and I felt honored to be there.
I get defensive when someone questions the motives of any of my friends.
One love!
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Nice to see you stand strong and support your friend.Originally Posted by gregandkelly63
Now we know!
A visitor, after having read this thread, will know they could see prices of $4US for a Red Stripe, or $5US for a slice of pizza on the crawl.
Now we know!
A visitor, after having read this thread, will know that some people are quite content tipping $3 for two people, or nothing at all to a man working hard to provide a free service to tourists, and provide for his family! (And there is nothing right about visitors doing that!).
One thing else we know. Participation is optional.
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Well, as a first time visitor to the rock, I know that I had reserved a spot to go on the Pub Crawl last month and had to back out at the last minute because I got sick- my hubby ran out to the bus and gave Lenbert our apologies and a little tip for his trouble. I know that even after reading all of the comments about the Pub Crawl and who does or doesn't pay whatever... I know Lenbert earns every dollar he makes, and I think it's none of my business what he makes or who he makes it from, just as my income (and source of income) is nobody's business. What I also know, is that I still want to go on the pub crawl with Lenbert next time we visit Jamaica (this October!) and I better not get sick!
As I said before sometimes the worst thing you can do is provide a "free" service, the scrutiny abounds!! Everyone wants to know how much others are making and how they are making it. Just one of those weird human nature things I guess!
As the sunsets on this thread ..I hope
Big up to the One Love Crawl ..
for finding a fun way for newbies & old timers a unique form of entertainment
personally I've not been on it as it's not my "style"
but, that's me ..everybody's different
As to who gets paid what ...seriously ...who really gives a damn (your on vacation ..chill out )
Go , enjoy, have some fun ..eat ,drink & be Irie.... spend your $$..however you want ..on whatever you want
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When I go to Thailand, I don't presume to tell the guy who is cooking my food that looks something like a squirrel how to cook it. I either eat it, pay for it and discretely toss it away or I don't buy it in the first place. I don't presume to know his particular economy and how "tings run" nor do I think I can cook that animal better than him.
Maybe (just maybe) that is how we should look at Jamaica and the way Jamaicans "run tings".
Just my opinion.
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