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Originally Posted by bulletbob
Fair enough... So its your opinion then that if someone has his last $65 or maybe $70 in his pocket, and thats the boat fare, then he has no business boarding the boat? I have been there, many times, and personally, I went fishing.. I try and have more of a cushion than that these days, but again, I am a very low income guy, and some days every cent except my fare has been spent, and I get home on my credit card.
I wonder what would happen if I stared at the boat, started to board, and then turned back because I was unable to tip the mates as all I had was fare money.. When the captain asked why i wasn't staying aboard, and they DO sometimes, lets say I told him I felt embarrassed because all I had was fare money, and simply couldn't tip the mates that day, so I should leave.. Do you REALLY think the captain would rather see a paying customer leave? .. I am glad you are a generous guy that can afford the fare, and a generous tip for the mates.. It's good that some people can pay the freight and more.. However, some can't, its that simple... I really doubt the captains of the head boats would agree with your opinion.. If they did, and kept poor or close to poor fisherman off their boat because they couldn't tip the mates, their business would be cut in half.. I understand your views I really do.. However, not everyone can afford to throw a $20 to the mates... That might be all they have for the rest of the week... For some people, a trip on a party boat is a rare luxury, and even the fare is a hardship..
Again,I really respect your generosity, your kindness, and your thoughtfulness. However what you consider an appropriate tip, for some people is a half days hard work after taxes.. Just something to keep in mind.. Poor people like to fish too... bob
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Really? Your last dollar? C'mon, man. If it was really your "last dollar" why the hell are you spending all that money?(remember, $80 in gas just to get there, tackle ice blah blah blah) Come less often and save a few bucks up.
Your premise is ridiculous. As stated by me and multiple other people
tipping is customary in the United States of America. In restaurants, bars and yes, party/charter boats. Owners/Captains don't care
AS MUCH as mates do because they got your fare already but they know all about the fares that don't tip. The mates hate you. HATE you, dude. The only thing worse than someone who doesn't tip is a repeat customer who doesn't tip.
Take one less trip this year. All the dough you save by going one time less will leave plenty for the mates. After all, 20% of 65 bucks isn't even $15. You'll save over $200 by not coming one time, according to your own estimates.
