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March 26th, 2010, 04:54 PM
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tipping in the UK - new code of practice
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March 26th, 2010, 05:00 PM
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Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT):
http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. -- James Silverton Potomac, Maryland Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not
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March 26th, 2010, 05:56 PM
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On 26/03/2010 17:00, James Silverton wrote:
Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT): http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died!
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March 26th, 2010, 06:03 PM
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tipping in the UK - new code of practice
On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, mikeos wrote:
On 26/03/2010 17:00, James Silverton wrote: Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT): http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! Who is the new King? Cathy L
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March 26th, 2010, 06:04 PM
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Cathy L:
On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, mikeos wrote: I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! Who is the new King? Kong?
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March 26th, 2010, 09:04 PM
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On 26/03/2010 18:03, Cathy L wrote:
On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, wrote: On 26/03/2010 17:00, James Silverton wrote: Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT): http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! Who is the new King? Isn't one, and hasn't since 1952.
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March 26th, 2010, 09:47 PM
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"mikeos" wrote in message ... On 26/03/2010 18:03, Cathy L wrote: On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, wrote: On 26/03/2010 17:00, James Silverton wrote: Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT): http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! Who is the new King? Isn't one, and hasn't since 1952. I remember tipping in the UK.......... it was many years ago and late at night as I exited a pub in the west end...............
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March 26th, 2010, 09:48 PM
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Aren't you supposed to have left ?
"Cathy L" a écrit dans le message de groupe de discussion : ... On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, mikeos wrote: On 26/03/2010 17:00, James Silverton wrote: Barney wrote on Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:54:06 -0700 (PDT): http://www.bis.gov.uk/files/file52948.pdf !8 pages of stuff but it does indicate that British, unlike American, workers must receive the standard minimum wage, *exclusive* of tips. I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! Who is the new King? Cathy L
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March 27th, 2010, 12:18 AM
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Cathy L wrote:
Who is the new King? "Well, that pretty much does it. It looks like this newsgroup has gone the way of the CB radio. It is ruined by a few people that, for some strange reason, choose to belittle anyone that asks for help. I trust you all enjoy each others warped sense of humor. Have a great life."
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March 27th, 2010, 01:51 PM
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On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:56:02 +0000, mikeos wrote:
I haven't tipped in the UK since the old King died! must make you popular. -- Mike
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