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    newdad reacted to Welshman in Which have you personally found more hung: Europeans or Americans?   
    I am pleased to report we have some actual data on this from sources of information who I believe can be trusted
    In the context of the United States the average male penis, when erect, is 5.36 inches (around 14 cm). 
    Average-Size Erect Penis: Fiction, Fact, and the Need for Counseling - PubMed
    PUBMED.NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV Most men believe that the average length of an erect penis is greater than 6 inches (15.24 cm). This belief is due, in part, to several often-cited studies that relied on self-reported...  
    Across the continent of Europe, WorldData.com seem to suggest a figure of between 12 to 15cm (around 5 inches to 6 inches) 
    International penis sizes compared
    WWW.WORLDDATA.INFO From 10 to 18 cm: The penis size in a country comparison. Are you average?  
    Therefore answering the question, there is really not that much difference on average
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    newdad got a reaction from BSR in Nude beaches   
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    newdad got a reaction from + jeezopete in Nude beaches   
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    newdad reacted to BaronArtz in Interesting newbie in NYC: TuckerNYC   
    I am so pleased with him that I wrote another very positive review on his rentmasseur page yesterday:
    TuckerNYC on RentMasseur
    RENTMASSEUR.COM View my profile on RentMasseur.com I always hire him for a massage/escort combo session.  I would write a review on his rentmen page but I am not a subscriber and can't leave reviews there.  
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    newdad got a reaction from + DrownedBoy in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    Your username wins. We can't get any European than you.
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    newdad got a reaction from uclablueyes in Nude beaches   
    Went to Black Beach in San Diego last month. Saw a couple of guys nudes and one was doing a handstand. All of them were not the guys I'd want to see nude.
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    newdad reacted to + Italiano in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    Well yes, my username exposes me 😃
    I think it's for a reason of "pride"? Not sure, I never owned a business there haha. But it's definitely a cultural thing, I guess business owners see it as slightly offensive...
    Workers (waiters, the person who washes yr hair in a salon, etc) are usually  tipped, but definitely less than here in the US in percentage
    Waiters are paid decently there, they have a monthly salary and not a hourly one, but at restaurants you pay a per person small amount (coperto e servizio)  which partially goes towards the tip for the waiters. Anyway you almost always leave a little tip after the bill for who served you. 
    Anyway it would never happen like in the US where if you don't tip you are chased by the owner of the restaurants!
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    newdad reacted to Trick in Preventing Deposit Scams   
    Just this:
    ABSOLUTELY NO DEPOSIT
    No “Unless”
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    newdad got a reaction from + Vegas_Millennial in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    as the old saying goes: "When in Rome..."
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    newdad got a reaction from Rod Hagen in 411 on MaxME in SF/LA/NYC   
    I just edited my response, so it can match your edits.
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    newdad got a reaction from + BenjaminNicholas in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    We've read enough. The overall context of all of your posts in this thread paints a good picture of your view. Your definition of a "small eatery" says a lot. Have a good day mate.
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    newdad got a reaction from pubic_assistance in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    as the old saying goes: "When in Rome..."
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    newdad reacted to Marc in Calif in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    This and related global tipping charts can be found at the following link. You can zoom them to read all the numbers and other data.:
     
    Mapped: How Much Should You Tip In Each Country?
    WWW.VISUALCAPITALIST.COM How much should you tip in each country for a restaurant, or a hotel? These maps show average tips in restaurants, hotels, and taxis.  
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    newdad reacted to + JamesB in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    I frequently travel to Europe and Latin America, particularly Spain, Switzerland, and Panama. I must admit, the tipping culture in the US is rather distinct. We're accustomed to tipping for almost everything. Frankly, I think tipping has become excessive in the US. It's amusing to observe individuals taking this culture abroad and then lamenting about encountering "Gringo prices" or "Gringo Tax." When traveling, it's best to engage with locals; they can provide insights into what is considered appropriate tipping etiquette.
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    newdad reacted to pubic_assistance in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    I don't agree.
    I stayed at a small hotel in Barcelona where the doors were closed at midnight. If you were out late (as most people are) you were supposed to ring thr bell and the attendant would come unlock the door for you.
    Knowing I had likely woken up the young fellow I said thanks and tipped him.
    He threw is back at me.
    I've had other instances where desk clerks or service people outside of the restaurant industry look at me like I'm crazy when I tip for small accommodations that to me go beyond the standard of their job title.
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    newdad reacted to Becket in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    In all sorts of transactions I enjoy giving large tips for exceptional service (which is so rare these days). Guess I'd be offending folks around the globe on my next world wide trip. 🤗
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    newdad reacted to MikeBiDude in 411 on MaxME in SF/LA/NYC   
    Moderator thought: let’s get back on topic, Maxme. You’ve been warned.
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    newdad got a reaction from + azdr0710 in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    It's both. There are far many restaurants in other countries that do not operate as chains or franchises like we see in the USA; hence, a restaurant is usually owned by a family. So if you tip the waiter, you're basically tipping a family member or a friend of the family working as the waiter. I guess, what our friend above calls "eatery" is better described as like family-owned restaurants. Nonetheless, family-owned restaurants in the US will never turn down tips.
    Nonetheless, I do see your point. Had it had been a chain/franchise brand restaurant (especially global American brand), it would be a totally different story. However, the point was not about big vs small brand, bur rather a point against the claim that Europe welcomes tips. As they say, when in Rome....
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    newdad got a reaction from + Pensant in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    Your username wins. We can't get any European than you.
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    newdad got a reaction from + Pensant in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    I just had dinner at a restaurant in Lisbon Portugal (Europe) tonight and the owner was demanding that the customer take back his tips. She was rather pissed that the customer gave her a tip.
    She serves good food and has great Yelp reviews; you should try it. Her restaurant's name is: Frangasqueira Nacional. Check it out on Yelp to see her glowing reviews (puts any RM review to shame).
    And if you don't believe me that she would feel insulted at tips, try even leaving one Euro and you'll hear her go off at you. (saw it first hand tonight. I love Europe and its non-reliance to tipping culture.)
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    newdad got a reaction from + Italiano in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    Your username wins. We can't get any European than you.
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    newdad reacted to + Italiano in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    Actually in Italy it is generally not appreciated (perhaps "offensive" is a bit too much) for the owner of a business to be tipped, for example a Hair Salon even if he/she cuts your hair.
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    newdad got a reaction from + Italiano in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    And yet your statement "And it's Asia where tips can be seen as offensive, not Europe" was fine to use as if it was an accurate ideology? Do you see the error in that statement?
    Also, I was just in the Asia two months ago (see my post history), and I concur with @BSR's comment above. It's mainly Japan that's against tip, while the poor third-world Asian countries (eg, Philippines) would love to have tips. In fact, when I was in the Philippines, no one turned down the tips I gave—not even any small "eatery" (and I always pursue eating at these small hole-in-the wall restaurants because I've found them to be the most authentic).
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    newdad reacted to viewing ownly in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    It's a terrific question to ask. It seems like for U.S. travelers, they're at a horrid disadvantage, as the World over is well aware that tipping is simply done for almost anything in this country (selling me a candy bar, tearing my movie ticket), while it's understood that Europeans do not have that (which I so badly envy - working in a low wage job getting stiffed countless times, even for near 2-month stretches at a time catering to overseas visitors really, really sucked). They take their culture with them, but want (not expect, want) gratuities to be given since it's standard procedure in the States, taking our culture with us. 
    I avoid "all-inclusive" travel tours and vacation resorts because it really isn't. Those who slip under the table dough to workers are the ones having the best time.
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    newdad reacted to BSR in Tipping Culture in Europe...   
    The key, of course, is "can be."  In Japan, yes (so I've read), but tips are most welcome in the Philippines.  There is no set percentage.  Plenty of Filipinos don't tips at all, some tip just a 100 pesos (less than $2) on a huge check, some tip 10% or more.
    When an aunt visited Baguio, she played at my uncle's tennis club.  She loved playing in the Philippines because you could hire a "pulut-boy" (ballboy) who would chase down all the balls & feed them to you (just like the pro tour!) for just 50 pesos for the whole match (this was a while back, so adjust for inflation).  She always gave 100 pesos (easy when you have Yankee dollars), and sometimes the pulut-boy would literally break down & cry tears of joy.
    Mind you, I can't promise that your pinoy ("Filipino" in Filipino) escort/masseur will cry tears of joy if you tip him, but safe to say that tips are greatly appreciated.
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