Boat dive in the uk £20 so about £30 i bring my own gear my own tank and dive and have a mug of soup on the way back and no tip is expected.
Wh i was in america i way paying twice the peice and then was expected to tip on top. What am i tipping for i recieved less service than in the uk where i had a cup of soup to warm me up. I carried my own gear i brought my own gear i paid to rent a tank and paid for my air fills and i paid for the dive.
What service has the operation provided me to deserve a tip and no talking to me nice is not a reason for a tip.
Turning on my air? Please dont touch my gear i am not doing my ow first dives i am qualified and my gear is life saving equiptment I Dont expect it to be touched without permission.
Striking up conversations? No thanks i dive to spend time with my wife or friends not make meaningless chit chat with someone.
Giving a breifing? I have paid for a dive this should be included.
Offering to carry my gear? I was told if you cant carry your own gear you cant dive and this was enforced from 12 year old kids through to retired adults. I am more than capable of carrying my own gear when someone else touches my gear it means doing prechecks again.
Perfect. I had the same feeling and was told to
"never let anyone touch your gear" and "always analyze your air" and
"deal with your own gear" and
"assume your responsabilities" and
"Ask where is the damm O2 tanks / rescue kit / other safety device"
Now I might understand that you can't bring tanks or weight in a plane travel and even there I am capable to deal with them.