Tinned question for Brits

[Tim Regan]

Hi All,

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter Christian Stub wrote:
> they occasionally give me or the other 
> guide some money, saying "for the tin".  
> Am I correct in assuming this is not 
> meant as a tip to the guides, but as a 
> contribution to the museum 

I'm English, and it's not a term I know. But my assumption would be 
that they are refering to a tin with a slot in the top for money 
that people often use when collecting. So the money is meant for 
you :-)

It's fairly common practise in England to tip guides at the end of a 
tour.

Cheers,

Dumbldad.