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    How much to tip Gambia guide?

    I'm enjoying this discussion. So many opinions but I appreciate the help. I am also a fly fisherman here in the US, and we normally tip a guide at least 15%. Of course, they usually work their butts off rowing, but still, their daily rate is not inexpensive. It appears as though tipping is a bit...
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    How much to tip Gambia guide?

    Again, thank you. Also, I mentioned the fact that our guide owns his business because I assume he is charging what he feels he is worth. An employee or independent contractor for a tour company would, I presume, not get paid as much and I would want to tip that guide at a higher rate.
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    How much to tip Gambia guide?

    Thanks, Etudiante. Yeah, I'm really surprised that there isn't more information out there on tipping guides.
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    How much to tip Gambia guide?

    How much should I tip my guide, who owns his own business, so is not working for a third party? We've hired him for 11 full days and he's included hotels, meals and a driver in his price. Let's assume he's going to so a good job and I want to be appreciative...but not more appreciative than I...
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