Crusher wrote

"You know we are all guests in their country and if this is a way for everyone to share in the profits of my visiting paradise then I am fine with that. The locals welcome us with open arms and a warm smile. I for one think that is worth something. As I stated previously we do that at the theatre here as the servers aren't the only one's responsible for the experince that we have. Same thing with the hotel, I tip waitresses, bartenders and the ladies who clean our room. I have a local who drives me around and he is like family. For the weeks that we are there I ensure he and his wife live like royalty and do everything that we do. Its the least that I can do for the love and caring they show us while we are there. I love Jamaica, calculate how much I want to spend, and darn well make sure all of its spent while we are there!"


Well said buddy!!!! As a fellow Saskatchawanian, and Canuck great post and great outlook! I agree with you as do most of us Canucks, Brits, and American friends! I will gladly pay 500J or whatever it takes on top of my bill for a service charge and then tip the server another 15 to 20% on top of it. Not cause I am a high-roller, but if I can make a difference and give a little extra why the hell not!! Plus almost everyone I have met who helped us and served us did so with a smile and made me feel more welcome in JA then I have been in my own country at any bar, pub, restaurant !!! A little thing like 500J shouldn't bother anyone, your in PARADISE!! relax, wind down, ENJOY!!!!!!!