Tim, you're not an ugly American. You just may not have had the full exposure to other cultures yet. After 20 years of living overseas, I still have trouble with lots of customs but I've learned to accept them so I am not upsetting their world.
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Tim Ingersoll:By the way when you come to the States or a place with a "tipping culture" do you step up and leave a little extra?
Yes.Scubaroo:Having lived in the states for a couple of years, tipping becomes second habit