Quote Originally Posted by slleipnir

I think in britain that's how they do things though. We had a big group in once and they were very cheap tippers. I think they said it's because where they're from, they don't tip.
Precisely. As I said in the other thread, tipping is very culturally based - some places over here even require you NOT to tip because it is insulting!

I don't mind tipping as long as it's a gesture for excellent efforts and not a necessity just because the waiter/ess did their job.

It has been interesting, though, to note how it is more common practice to tip across the pond. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future!