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Always a great perspective & philosophy that cuts to the heart of the matter from you. Thanks! I think Jose deserves a few tips from us to show our appreciation !
👍 funny we talked about this very subject last night. I had a pizza and soda delivered for 80 pesos and I gave him 100 and said keep it. He was extremely happy and thankful. I always tip and always try to tip in cash so I KNOW that person gets it without fees or taxes taken out. Merida isn’t a dog eat dog “LA” world. Neighbors help neighbors. 👍✌️❤️
Yeah, when you think about it, 80 pesos is only $4 US, which seems like a great deal for a pizza and soda. So $1 US tip seems like almost nothing (although it is 25%).
I ordered some food to my hotel room at 1:00 am and it was raining. I felt bad and tipped him 320 pesos, dude was riding a bike. My bill was only like 360 pesos.
Thanks great video man. You help alot of people. Nobody wants to ask anything on the Facebook expat groups because everyone gets attacked lol not yours I mean the regular ones. People are so nasty. You provide great content. Thank you
Oh my god , this is great! I was on Google actually today looking for info on how to tip in Mexico...im traveling exactly in a month to Yucatán and I have no idea. Your videos are so enjoyable, I miss my hometown so much. Thank you for always showing my beautiful city🙌
As a US citizen I always tried give a little extra as karmic redemption for the negative attitude some of my fellow citizens and elected officials have shown toward Mexico,( we aren't all a-holes)Plus everybody is so damn generous and friendly why not?
Exactly I think the people for the most part can separate the good from the bad apples they understand not everyone is the same. And yes when you give them that extra tip absolutely know you are one of the good ones
YES You are "The Man " 20 percent ! I agree ! Too many gringos told me 10 percent I never listen. I tell them when you are up in the USA how much did you tip there up there ? In Mexico they don't make much . Plus we get our dinners for HALF PRICE you covered it all every tipping situation I tip in every situation you mentioned I thought I was alone It's nice to know there's someone else out there like me and a friend of mine . I too made a video like this but haven't uploaded it yet . And I did leave my phone once in a taxi in Cuernavaca. I got it back and tipped. I also left my backpack in the backseat of a taxi in San Miguel de Allende and got it back . And tipped generously again . and everyone doing a service The grocery baggers too . Thanks for this outstanding video . The" cheapskates " wouldn't like to hear this . But this video should win an award . I will tell as many foreigners in Mexico about this video because the " cheapos " are trying to get others to tip only 10 percent so they don't look bad themselves or feel like they need to tip appropriately. People are poor who do service for us . Over a measly dollar or a few cents .Thanks for supporting the great people of Mexico .You are a man of conscience . Oh ! I got a suggestion for the "cheapskates " ! If they drink one less glass of wine everyday they 'll have enough money to tip appropriately ! This video deserves a Humanity Award !
Wow thank you so much for the kind words! I'm really glad this video has made such a positive impact. Trust me I've already had a few haters not happy that there are people like us who are willing to tip a few extra cents or more. And honestly from my experience there is more people like us who generously tip than the later. My hope is that those few extra pesos could actually make a small difference to some people. I remember being poor myself and sometimes not being able to get a good meal only because I was 1 dollar short. I always pay it forward and I salute those who do as well. Thanks again for your kind words glad this video was able to provide so much value to so many people!
That's EXACTLY and literally what it is , is a few extra cents . I've done the math on the difference between tipping 10% and 20% on a 10 dollar check at a restaurant in Mexico It's only a dollar . Some of the gringos got a lot of pension and Social Security money too ! @@JoseArteagaTravels
The problem I watched many years ago in Costa Rica is that when gringos started giving more money than a “Tico” normally would, it drove the price up to the point that Ticos were suffering this price increase. Not just on tipping but on many things. If gringos are handing say 20% to a taxi guy or waiter, they start getting used to that and now we have inflated the price. It doesn’t hurt us but it can hurt locals. I just try not to go crazy
I agree no need to overtip everyone, but this area is already getting gentrified and the extra tips is only helping those still around to survive. One must look at all angles and not just blame a gringo giving 10pesos but in fact ask ourselves i wonder if that holiday inn express is actually what is causing the prices to go up.....
Tipping waiters is not a price increase The tip is separate from the check So we haven't inflated the price or cost of the meal . The price of the meal is on the menu Us giving a better tip doesn't inflate the price of the meal ! It's just that many foreigners are cheap and go to Latin America wanting to get everything at bargain basement prices at the expense of hardworking decent Latin Americans !
I'm glad that you brought up the grocery baggers. Someone from the US, might not realize they work for tips only. I was surprised to learn this when someone told me this when living in Merida.
Yes lots of people in Mexico get no salary and only work off tips. I was surprised as well and make sure to tip everyone, even the guy watching my bike
Great video once again. You really provide very entertaining and educational content. Thank you! One time I stayed at a hostel with a friend in the mountians in oaxaca, and it was 150 pesos. Basic facilities, but the beds were comfortable and clean. There is a caretaker there who does everything. The housekeeping, reception, security, and just helping the guests with anything. Dude lives in such impoverished conditions.. Litterly in a cold concrete box. His service was great. He was always there to help, and he was a genuine good guy. Gave him a 100 peso tip and with that he could eat a bit better. I feel really content that I helped out a little. True lots of mexicans don't tip. Not normally from greed, but because they can't afford to financially. So if you don't tip in mexico, people don't really take offence. So I would say compared to Canada and the US there is less of an expectation to tip.
Thanks for the tips on tipping in Mexico :-) ...I am from Toronto, Canada and will soon be moving to Mexico - most likely to Oaxaca..... Hope to see you in person and have a beer one day if I pass by Merida. Keep up the good work with your videos!!! Viva Mexico!!!
I wonder how Mexican consumers feel about this video. I am not referring to waiters/waitresses, as they would love the biggest tips possible. For example, will tourists tipping 20% cause workers/waiter/waitresses to *expect* 20% in the near future, instead of the national customary 10%? I imagine in the USA, the customary tip was 15% at one time, but now I see restaurants expect 20-22% and even put it in the bill, as it is the expectation now. #JustAsking
I don't think this video is going to affect the whole population just the few people that watch it. Regardless we will find out in due time. And no worries you can tip 10% or less many tourist do that as well. It's up to you.
I love the clip clip of the horse hooves. :) I tip 20 percent in the US and so thx for yr recommendations. And the view of the city from yr 🚲 . If we are coming from the US can we tip in dollars easy to give someone one to two to three dollars.
I would only tip in pesos. If you tip in dollars now you are giving the person extra work, they have to go and manually exchange it themselves. But for example If you are in certain super touristy areas that are expensive like Cancun they will be more than happy to accept your dollars or euros because they can actually use it themselves in their local economy without having to exchange it.
I usually tip 20% except for the water delivery guys who love me for my big fat tip. I never have to worry about getting my water! Is there a good bike rental place in Merida?
Great point! I tip my water guy too and trust me it is very rare for him not to show up on time lol. As for bike rentals I honestly have no idea except for those on paseo montejo
Also be careful tipping too much especially if you see them a lot because some will start expecting no less than that. But regardless i am sure they are very very grateful. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for info. I wanted to be “correct,” but I didn’t want to appear to be , “ the wealthy American” just dispensing money; don’t want to be insulting.
Yeah exactly me too. I like to tip well for a job well done but hate it when good nature turns into "You owe me, I deserve it" For the most part people out here dont take advantage but just like anywhere else, they are out there.
99.9% of the time I tip in cash and give it to the server because I want to make sure they get it and because they don't make much and maybe they can skip the tax man. 😉
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Always a great perspective & philosophy that cuts to the heart of the matter from you. Thanks!
I think Jose deserves a few tips from us to show our appreciation !
Jaja Thanks my man greatly appreciated!
👍 funny we talked about this very subject last night. I had a pizza and soda delivered for 80 pesos and I gave him 100 and said keep it. He was extremely happy and thankful. I always tip and always try to tip in cash so I KNOW that person gets it without fees or taxes taken out.
Merida isn’t a dog eat dog “LA” world. Neighbors help neighbors. 👍✌️❤️
Awesome brother! Yes I also tip my pizza guy around 20 pesos and every time I call they already know me and my order! :)
Yeah, when you think about it, 80 pesos is only $4 US, which seems like a great deal for a pizza and soda. So $1 US tip seems like almost nothing (although it is 25%).
I ordered some food to my hotel room at 1:00 am and it was raining. I felt bad and tipped him 320 pesos, dude was riding a bike. My bill was only like 360 pesos.
Thanks great video man. You help alot of people. Nobody wants to ask anything on the Facebook expat groups because everyone gets attacked lol not yours I mean the regular ones. People are so nasty. You provide great content. Thank you
Thanks brother I truly appreciate that!
Hey Jose ... this just me however your 'bike ride' videos are my favorite ones !! Another GREAT informative video !!!
Awesome thank you!
Oh my god , this is great! I was on Google actually today looking for info on how to tip in Mexico...im traveling exactly in a month to Yucatán and I have no idea. Your videos are so enjoyable, I miss my hometown so much. Thank you for always showing my beautiful city🙌
Your very welcome! Glad I could help!
As a US citizen I always tried give a little extra as karmic redemption for the negative attitude some of my fellow citizens and elected officials have shown toward Mexico,( we aren't all a-holes)Plus everybody is so damn generous and friendly why not?
Exactly I think the people for the most part can separate the good from the bad apples they understand not everyone is the same. And yes when you give them that extra tip absolutely know you are one of the good ones
YES You are "The Man " 20 percent ! I agree ! Too many gringos told me 10 percent I never listen. I tell them when you are up in the USA how much did you tip there up there ? In Mexico they don't make much . Plus we get our dinners for HALF PRICE you covered it all every tipping situation I tip in every situation you mentioned I thought I was alone It's nice to know there's someone else out there like me and a friend of mine . I too made a video like this but haven't uploaded it yet . And I did leave my phone once in a taxi in Cuernavaca. I got it back and tipped. I also left my backpack in the backseat of a taxi in San Miguel de Allende and got it back . And tipped generously again . and everyone doing a service The grocery baggers too . Thanks for this outstanding video . The" cheapskates " wouldn't like to hear this . But this video should win an award . I will tell as many foreigners in Mexico about this video because the " cheapos " are trying to get others to tip only 10 percent so they don't look bad themselves or feel like they need to tip appropriately. People are poor who do service for us . Over a measly dollar or a few cents .Thanks for supporting the great people of Mexico .You are a man of conscience . Oh ! I got a suggestion for the "cheapskates " ! If they drink one less glass of wine everyday they 'll have enough money to tip appropriately ! This video deserves a Humanity Award !
Wow thank you so much for the kind words! I'm really glad this video has made such a positive impact. Trust me I've already had a few haters not happy that there are people like us who are willing to tip a few extra cents or more. And honestly from my experience there is more people like us who generously tip than the later. My hope is that those few extra pesos could actually make a small difference to some people. I remember being poor myself and sometimes not being able to get a good meal only because I was 1 dollar short. I always pay it forward and I salute those who do as well. Thanks again for your kind words glad this video was able to provide so much value to so many people!
That's EXACTLY and literally what it is , is a few extra cents . I've done the math on the difference between tipping 10% and 20% on a 10 dollar check at a restaurant in Mexico It's only a dollar . Some of the gringos got a lot of pension and Social Security money too ! @@JoseArteagaTravels
I've been poor before too ! thanks For a Mexican a dollar is a lot For most gringos down there it shouldn't be
@@chrisb2477 As the saying goes you get more from giving than receiving 🙂
The problem I watched many years ago in Costa Rica is that when gringos started giving more money than a “Tico” normally would, it drove the price up to the point that Ticos were suffering this price increase. Not just on tipping but on many things. If gringos are handing say 20% to a taxi guy or waiter, they start getting used to that and now we have inflated the price. It doesn’t hurt us but it can hurt locals.
I just try not to go crazy
I agree no need to overtip everyone, but this area is already getting gentrified and the extra tips is only helping those still around to survive. One must look at all angles and not just blame a gringo giving 10pesos but in fact ask ourselves i wonder if that holiday inn express is actually what is causing the prices to go up.....
Tipping waiters is not a price increase The tip is separate from the check So we haven't inflated the price or cost of the meal . The price of the meal is on the menu Us giving a better tip doesn't inflate the price of the meal ! It's just that many foreigners are cheap and go to Latin America wanting to get everything at bargain basement prices at the expense of hardworking decent Latin Americans !
Tipping a waiter doesn't drive up the price of a meal . They need a fair tip What do Gringos tip up in the USA ?
Good Reply@@JoseArteagaTravels
I'm glad that you brought up the grocery baggers. Someone from the US, might not realize they work for tips only. I was surprised to learn this when someone told me this when living in Merida.
Yes lots of people in Mexico get no salary and only work off tips. I was surprised as well and make sure to tip everyone, even the guy watching my bike
Great video once again. You really provide very entertaining and educational content. Thank you! One time I stayed at a hostel with a friend in the mountians in oaxaca, and it was 150 pesos. Basic facilities, but the beds were comfortable and clean. There is a caretaker there who does everything. The housekeeping, reception, security, and just helping the guests with anything. Dude lives in such impoverished conditions.. Litterly in a cold concrete box. His service was great. He was always there to help, and he was a genuine good guy. Gave him a 100 peso tip and with that he could eat a bit better. I feel really content that I helped out a little. True lots of mexicans don't tip. Not normally from greed, but because they can't afford to financially. So if you don't tip in mexico, people don't really take offence. So I would say compared to Canada and the US there is less of an expectation to tip.
That's an awesome story thanks for sharing!
Took my laundry to the lavandaria. It was 73 pesos. I gave him 100 and told him to keep the change, he refused so I kept the change.
Thanks for sharing! Yes sometimes pride is more important and that is a cultural thing in Mexico we should all take into consideration.
Great vid bud..helpful
Thank you!
my husband was a server and manager in disney world so this is interesting to him thank you for the info Jose
Glad I could help!
I’m here now in Veracruz with amigos and I was surprised that they’re not big on 20%. More 10% and nothing for taxis.
Thanks for sharing
Love your combo of tours and topics. Consider covering more cultural events.
Sounds good!
Thanks for the tips on tipping in Mexico :-) ...I am from Toronto, Canada and will soon be moving to Mexico - most likely to Oaxaca..... Hope to see you in person and have a beer one day if I pass by Merida. Keep up the good work with your videos!!! Viva Mexico!!!
Thanks for the kind words!
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Thx for the advice of leaving cash tips . :)
You bet!
I wonder how Mexican consumers feel about this video. I am not referring to waiters/waitresses, as they would love the biggest tips possible. For example, will tourists tipping 20% cause workers/waiter/waitresses to *expect* 20% in the near future, instead of the national customary 10%?
I imagine in the USA, the customary tip was 15% at one time, but now I see restaurants expect 20-22% and even put it in the bill, as it is the expectation now.
#JustAsking
I don't think this video is going to affect the whole population just the few people that watch it. Regardless we will find out in due time. And no worries you can tip 10% or less many tourist do that as well. It's up to you.
Its 18% is the correct amount in mexico. Most of mexico in the big cities 18% is already included with your bill.
Interesting good to know
Thanks for the heads up on not leaving the tip on the credit card. I wasn’t aware that they may not get that.
Yeah i wasn't aware for awhile either. But now we know. Glad i could help
We tip with the card. It's a non issue if the waiter agrees.
Superb visual!
Thank you!
I learned a couple things, I’ve only needed a bag boy a few times but I didn’t know to tip, whoops
good information man!
I love the clip clip of the horse hooves. :)
I tip 20 percent in the US and so thx for yr recommendations.
And the view of the city from yr 🚲 .
If we are coming from the US can we tip in dollars easy to give someone one to two to three dollars.
I would only tip in pesos. If you tip in dollars now you are giving the person extra work, they have to go and manually exchange it themselves. But for example If you are in certain super touristy areas that are expensive like Cancun they will be more than happy to accept your dollars or euros because they can actually use it themselves in their local economy without having to exchange it.
Great topic this weak. What IS the right amount to tip at a grocery store?
Thank you! I guess whatever change you feel like giving 5-15 pesos depending on the groceries
I usually tip 20% except for the water delivery guys who love me for my big fat tip. I never have to worry about getting my water! Is there a good bike rental place in Merida?
Great point! I tip my water guy too and trust me it is very rare for him not to show up on time lol. As for bike rentals I honestly have no idea except for those on paseo montejo
I usually give them $50. pesos
Also be careful tipping too much especially if you see them a lot because some will start expecting no less than that. But regardless i am sure they are very very grateful. Thanks for sharing!
Very hard to listen to with all the traffic noise and pauses to comment on the scenery.
I actually made an update to this with less noise. You should check it out ruclips.net/user/liveVpVPxv1q0Xs?feature=share
Thanks for info. I wanted to be “correct,” but I didn’t want to appear to be , “ the wealthy American” just dispensing money; don’t want to be insulting.
Yeah exactly me too. I like to tip well for a job well done but hate it when good nature turns into "You owe me, I deserve it" For the most part people out here dont take advantage but just like anywhere else, they are out there.
I believe I embarrassed myself by leaving what felt were terrible tips, but I didn’t know. So I and my traveling companions truly appreciate the info.
99.9% of the time I tip in cash and give it to the server because I want to make sure they get it and because they don't make much and maybe they can skip the tax man. 😉
Awesome!
Oh ! I forgot . I tipped the guy outside the store in the parking lot outside of the Guadalajara Pharmacy in Ajijic
Awesome!
A licensed Dr appointment is 2.50 USD? WOW!! Hard to believe
And better service!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Huh interesting
Ten %. Please don't screw up the economy. Gracias.
10% even tho the norm is still considered cheap in Mexico. I prefer to tip at least 15%-20% unless the service is horrible
@@JoseArteagaTravels Ten% .more if service us exceptional. This is what causes cost of living to rise. Truth.
We expats forget how privileged we are.
I think thats why some people out there dont like my videos 😅
He talks and repeats himself too much.
Thank you so much for the kind words!