I find this to be a very curious thread.
A guide is booked ( aka "hired") to perform a skilled service for a set price. Why should a tip be involved?
I have been to my Doctor many times and have never tipped. Nor have I tipped my mechanic. I am an electrician and have never recieved a tip . My payment for my services rendered is all inclusive. Why not that for a guide. Shouldnt the prearrainged fee be enough? Im not trying to be a smart alec. I am being quite serious. I know that if my Physician does a poor job I wont go back , same too with the mecanic , dry cleaner or whatever.
What am I missing here?
Not trying to hijack or start any bickering.
I really dont have a clue about this subject for a skilled professional recieving a tip.
I do tip wait staff at the restaraunt .Usually quite well for good service (they are paid horribly around here for their hourly wages) as they rely on the tips for their wages. .