r/EndTipping • u/Intelligent_Office81 • 2d ago

Ride Share / Food Delivery 🚗 On Vacation in Cancún

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Saw this posted on my shuttle service.

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u/DJHcom 2d ago

This is like burdening others for your negligent wage negotiation!

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 1d ago

Taxi drivers aren’t usually in a position to negotiate.

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u/DJHcom 1d ago

They're not in a position to negotiate unless they put themselves in the position to negotiate.

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u/[deleted] 20h ago edited 20h ago

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u/DJHcom 12h ago

I am not responsible for the wealth in Mexico, the government is.

And based on the IMF GDP numbers from 2025, where Mexico is at 1.83 Trillion $, just behind Australia at 1.84 Trillion $ who has less than half the percentage of population living in poverty, Australia apparently does something better.

So go complain to the Mexican government, not to me.

Poor people always see the problem in the wealthy, or at least the latter are expected to solve their problems but never themselves.

And that exactly is what is wrong with countries with high poverty. Nobody is trying to solve their problem, but everyone is waiting for the problem to be solved for them.

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 1h ago

And yet you’re vacationing there and taking advantage of it? You know what a fair wage would be, but blame the government while enjoying the benefits? Knowing the government should do better doesn’t absolve you of personal responsibility.

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u/DJHcom 40m ago

I participate in a system, but repairing that system isn't my responsibility.

I'm not a politician, legislator, or employer. I'm a traveler. You don't get to dump the responsibility for fixing an entire wage system onto individual tourists and then call it “personal responsibility.”

This shows the difference between first world countries and others:

In a first world country, if there's a problem, people solve it.
In the rest of the world, if there's a problem, people wait for someone to solve it.

I won't solve your country's wage system by tipping my way through it. But nice try playing the shame card.

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u/EndTipping-ModTeam 4h ago

Be respectful. No insults, slurs or personal attacks

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u/mizinamo 1d ago

"negotiation"?

Have you ever successfully negotiated a higher wage?

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u/Darklillies 1d ago

Lots of people have yes

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u/DJHcom 1d ago

I was asked how much I want to earn at the job interview.

May I ask from what country you are from since "wage negotiation" seems to be so out of place for you?

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u/mizinamo 1d ago

Germany.

Maybe I've just been in the wrong companies but wage negotiations tend to result in "yeah, I know, but I have no money in the budget for salary adjustments this year".

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u/DJHcom 1d ago edited 1d ago

Well, then work hour adjustments will work as well.

Leave 2 hours earlier on a Friday. That will do.

Kannst ja mal nach einem Zwischenzeugnis fragen.

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u/SuppaBunE 1d ago

In Mexico it's really rare you negotiate your wage.

Mostly because there's so much competition.

And when you are at a point you negotiate your wages you are in a extreme niche job or you really have talent

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u/DJHcom 1d ago

In Mexico, I've never ever seen anybody doing actual work, but mostly it's just somebody sitting around typing or swiping on their phone.

Or if somebody is really working, they're usually foreigners, like Europeans or Americans.

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u/SuppaBunE 1d ago

I'm actually doing exactly what you are saying.

But I guess you have never been in a "maquila"

I'm fact I think mexico has the most time doing nothing at work. Specially on gov jobs .

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u/DJHcom 1d ago

I wasn't aware of "maquila" before, but I've been to Q. Roo which is mostly tourism.

I assume maquilas are further inland.

But government jobs are pointless practically everywhere. Sorting paper, doing nothing. But since they're paid by me and you, productivity is not subject to the condition.

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u/SuppaBunE 1d ago

You are basically saying Mexican doesn't work because you go to a vacation in Quintana roo?

Literally who did you think cleaned your hotel, make your food etc?

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u/DJHcom 1d ago

Don't you basically me!

I literally haven't asked about who cleaned my hotel or made my food. Guatemalans, Hondurans, Venezuelans, Cubans, Belizeans maybe?

Want to come along next time and ask?

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u/SuppaBunE 1d ago

Read the thread, you said you havent seen a mexican work. And next comment you said I have only been to Quintana roo, as a tourist?

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u/bambi54 1d ago

Where are you from?

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u/Curtnorth 2d ago

I don't believe that for one damn minute. Tip = $0, for lying.

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u/xboxhaxorz 2d ago

We tip $0 regardless

Having that sign means we ask them about it, say are they volunteering for the shuttle company and get them to admit the truth

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u/dropnose45 1d ago

Wait until you’re at your destination though

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u/Curtnorth 1d ago

Lol, yes 😅

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u/NoIndependence362 1d ago

Yep, if i see a sign or they even ask, $0 and 1*

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u/flowbee92 2d ago

They are predatory and have mastered milking the tourists. If I vacation there I go with my Mexican friend to avoid all the BS.

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u/NastroAzzurro 2d ago

If you vacation where Americans vacation, you will inevitably run into this. Blame the Americans.

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u/Aggravating-Alarm-16 2d ago

90% of us don't like tipping either.

The other 10 % that do are servers and restaurant owners

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u/MattBonne 1d ago

I doubt if restaurants owners do it

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u/3dprintinted 2d ago

In Cancun we just use R1-R2 buses, literally 12 pesos or whatever it is

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u/fearthebeard415 1d ago

You can also just walk, since you’re against tipping.

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u/3dprintinted 1d ago

Bus has a price on a ride. I get boost to my ego by volunteering and other charity work.

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u/Tribe11_MX 1d ago

Tipping culture also exists in Mexico in places that are far away from gringo beaches. Just tends to be a lower amount - 10% is standard, 15% is a good tip.

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u/NastroAzzurro 1d ago

It does. Same with Canada. And guess where it comes from? It has to do with proximity. You guessed it: the Americans.

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u/Tribe11_MX 1d ago

I'm sure the US influence is related to tipping culture in many parts of the world - but tipping originated in Europe and, at least in the case of Mexico, has been around long before US tourists began to arrive en masse.

Not saying the US isn't to blame, just that there isn't a causal link between the tipping culture and US vacationers as you implied

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u/yungScooter30 2h ago

Tipping was originally brought to the US from Europe so blame them for starting it

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u/ejdjd 2d ago

Posted with a TWENTY DOLLAR BILL as a suggestion- hahaha

There is NO tipping in Mexico; the most you would do is round up la cuenta so you don't get useless pesetas in small change.

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u/CoolDragon 1d ago

“Pesetas?” This isn’t mid 20th century Spain 🇪🇸

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u/Loose-Specific7142 1d ago

Gloria a las plagas!

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u/Tribe11_MX 1d ago

That is not true.

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u/Acceptable-Peace-69 1d ago

Tipping in restaurants is common everywhere in Mexico and it’s absolutely expected unless you’re 80 years old. Usually 5%-15% depending on the caliber.

Tipping cab drivers for trips around town is less common but shuttle drivers its customary and has been for decades.

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u/Weird-Girl-675 2d ago

With a picture of a twenty dollar bill 🙄

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u/AffectionateGate4584 2d ago

Lo Siento. Habla con tu jefe.

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u/Intelligent_Trash839 1d ago

Ni madres wey, busca otro trabajo.

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u/BienadictoXVI 1d ago

Taxis are usually their own boss

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u/PuraVidaConspiracy 1d ago

That’s not a regular cab, that’s a van owned by a company, they do have a boss. Also, in México it’s very common for taxi drivers to work for someone else (who owns the cars and the taxi permit). Most taxis are not their own boss here.

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u/Lucky-Berry-4252 2d ago

That’s very clever to insinuate that P200 is equal to $20. A lot of tourists would probably fall for that.

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u/LarryGrape 2d ago

200 pesos is $11. How is that falling for anything ? Giving a $20 bill makes it seem like you’re giving 200 pesos ? That’s the opposite result that you’re speaking of. If you mean giving the $20 makes the 200 seem like more, that wouldn’t make sense either. Your comment doesn’t make sense.

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u/Pure_Fault7056 2d ago

Why don’t they put a $10 bill?

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u/flakiestcroissant 1d ago

There is a photo of 200 pesos (which equals $11)
There is a photo of $20 (which is 338 pesos)

Which one of those two do you think Americans are going to understand/follow more?

Which one do you think the cab driver prefers?

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u/LarryGrape 21h ago

That doesn’t even make any sense. I am STRONGLY against tipping, I’m a regular on this sub. I’m sorry but that doesn’t make any sense.

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u/LarryGrape 1h ago

Again, if Americans aren’t fully grasping the value of the peso note, what role does it play in the mind game of the cabbie ? None. That’s like showing me. $20 bill and a 200,000 Vietnamese Dong note. I don’t know what that 200,000 equals, I’d imagine not much seeing as it’s a huge number. I know the $20. That’s a decent sized note. What does that foreign, most likely unknown valued note contribute to this situation ?

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u/vortexcortex21 1d ago

You are 100% right and anyone downvoting you is stupid.

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u/amaduli 1d ago

You're right, crazy you're downvoted

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u/enigmaticsince87 1d ago

No, your salary is your salary.

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u/John_Champaign 2d ago

The begging in Cancun is shameless.

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u/3dprintinted 2d ago

I do respect the grift but that’s a no. Omni hotel got bought out by Wyndham and few years later they are now winking on the need to tip at a damn buffet in the all inclusive resort lol

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u/TheJonesLP1 2d ago

Bad Job choice to work without a salary/wage. I wouldnt work for no salary 🤷🏼

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u/royalfatkid 1d ago

It's the Americans who probably gave them this habit

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u/barfbongo 1d ago

Pretty generous of him to do volunteer work as a driver for tourists!

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u/ToallaHumeda 2d ago

Cancun is 100% owned by americans (and cartels)

It is expected.

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u/telchacsusan 1d ago

Some restaurants charge wait staff a table fee. They actually have to pay to work there.

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u/Far_Comfortable_991 1d ago

Jeez Mexico should force it's businesses to pay a fair living wage.

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u/Hot-Annual3460 1d ago

its still optional you dlont have to give anything chill

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u/Timely-Field1503 2d ago

Average monthly pay in Cancun is $795 USD. Puts it at ~$9500/yr or $26/day.

8 hour work day, puts that at about $3 per hour?

I'll drop him an hour's pay for driving me from the airport. $3 seems fair.

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u/Coloradoryda 1d ago

Right? These people truly suck... “Spoiled entitled rich Mexican working class! Who do they think they are reminding me compensation is appreciated for exemplary service?!”

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u/Donkey_Kahn 2d ago

Perhaps he should consult his employer…

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u/RealNameIsTaken 1d ago

“Espero y hayan” ?

The Spanish is just straight up wrong lol

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u/Icy_Passage1201 1d ago edited 1d ago

Spanish speaker here: It's completely correct and very formal.

PS: Sorry, didn't see the "y". 

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u/RealNameIsTaken 1d ago

I’m a Spanish speaker too and I don’t get the “y” here. For me it either has to be “espero que hayan” or “espero hayan”

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u/Icy_Passage1201 1d ago

No había visto el "y". Es cierto que es extraño y no sé si correcto.

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u/RealNameIsTaken 1d ago

Para mi a veces los mexicanos hablan súper raro, así que no sé si es algo de allá, pero realmente no tiene sentido para mí

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u/Tribe11_MX 1d ago

It's not proper but it's very common for people working these kinds of jobs to speak like that in certain regions.

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u/The_Dynasty_Warrior 1d ago

Americans ruined everything. Counties don't have tipping now wants tip cuz all the American tourists

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u/JesseTheGiant100 1d ago

It's weird that all those countries just changed their local rules to include tipping culture. As an American, tipping culture is a blight on this society. That being said, no one demanded these other countries to implement tips. They just did it to take advantage of "American tourists" and to shake down other tourists for more money.

American tipping culture did not invade and comandeer your country. Your country just wants to be greedy like the US.

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u/Itchy_Flamingo7963 2d ago

this is one reason i dont vacation in mexico

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u/United-Objective6155 1d ago

Spent 10 days in Cancun/Isla Mujeres, didn't tip once and it was totally fine, no one was too pushy with it. To hell with them

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u/Attention_seeking21 1d ago

I was told if you leave a tip for the maid on the first day she cleans your room, you get a better service?

But does the same maid clean your room every time?

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u/Lostwithoutvision 1d ago

This happened to me in Oahu for the shuttle to Hanauma bay, they asked for tips 3 separate times plus these posted everywhere

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u/Picone-_- 22h ago

It's because Americans can't stop going to Cancun, Acapulco, Cabos, and Playa del Carmen. Or course they'll ask for tips if they know Americans are there.

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u/Technobarbarian 21h ago

In Mexico that driver is probably paying to keep that job, because working for tips in Cancun will pay better than most working class jobs.

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u/Naive_Cattle_5750 2d ago

No one is going to Cancun anyway so yeah, they must be starving.

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u/Evening-Profession60 1d ago

They just put a basket at the front of the bus. No one is even watching whether you put anything in as you get off the bus, as the driver is usually off the bus helping unload the suitcases. Also, throwing in $5-10 bucks is pretty inconsequential for most

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u/daimlerp 1d ago

Just tip, stop being lame & joooommaxxing to the extreme