Tipping in Brazil
One thing I noticed pretty quickly in Brazil is that tipping isn't very common. When it does occur it's because it's part of the bill. If you try and tip a taxi driver they often don't understand what you are doing, or even refuse. I've even had the case whey they give me money, like if the fare is 5.50 and I have only a 5 or a 10 they may sometimes just take the 5 instead of making the change.
Here's a post describing some of the psychology of tipping. Number 3. seemed especially relevant.
Here's a post describing some of the psychology of tipping. Number 3. seemed especially relevant.
3. Tipping is less prevalent in countries where unease about inequality is especially strong.I recommend the blog Marginal Revolution as well it's quite an interesting blog about economics.
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