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Originally Posted by andyl
Could a passing mod give this thread it's correct title: What Do We Think of Little England?
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I'm quite happy with the thread title as it is. It's a good question that has drawn out some interesting and (mostly) mature responses.
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Originally Posted by punky
When I go out there, I can afford to tip bartenders, that's unthinkable here! We'll walk a mile or two out of our way to save 30p on a pint.
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Hold yer horses, cowboy! You can afford to tip the bartender because the cost of the drink is low. The cost of the drink is low because the bartender is paid peanuts. The bartender is paid peanuts because, culturally, he is expected to earn part of his 'wage' in tips ...