There was a poll conducted on the Yahoo group
Costa Rica Living concerning tipping. This group is mainly made up of gringo residents or those who frequently visit (mostly non mongers) and are planning to establish residency.
The mechanics of creating a poll and actually voting are somewhat cumbersome so the sample is fairly small. I think, however, it is a fairly good representation of how the expatriate gringo community tips in restaurants.
Quote:
To the question "How do you handle tipping in a restaurant?" there
were 43 responses:
I never tip more than the amount included in the bill...11.63%
If the service was good, I will tip and additional:
0-5%........ ......... ......... ......... ......... 28.00%
6-10%....... ......... ......... ......... ......... 32.56%
More than 10%>........ ......... ......... ........18. 60%
A fixed amount (Example. 1000 colones).... .......9. 30%
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i like to give verbal tips like look both ways when crossing the road 
