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Tipping and Bargaining
TIPPING
Tipping practices are similar to most parts of the world. Where no service charge is included, 10% is adequate.
Tipping practices are similar to most parts of the world. Where no service charge is included, 10% is adequate.
BARGAINING TECHNIQUES
Bargaining is a way of life in Mombasa so, naturally, the prices you will first be offered may be higher than the amount the seller really expects.
Bargaining is a way of life in Mombasa so, naturally, the prices you will first be offered may be higher than the amount the seller really expects.
- There are no certain rules about how much you can reduce the price by.
- Do not feel embarrassed by offering less than you feel the article is worth.
- Do not start by offering the price you eventually mean to pay, because the owner will not feel he has made a good deal.
- Try aiming to reduce the price by two-thirds, so start even lower.