Like this: I approach either the guy or girl playing the guitar whilst singing a song in LA or the performer break dancing in NYC, and put in a 10,000 (Kuwaiti) Dinar [~$32,610] tip or equates to 5 stacks in cash since the max is 2000 KD in a single one, but will they appreciate a tip that massive in foreign currency?
However, even though it’s non-$: can it still be stolen as it’s just sitting in their tip jar? When accounting for currency conversion: if it was stolen, would that mean the thieves end up getting more than anticipated? Do you give money to either street performers or musicians if their performance is good?
Get it converted to USD and give them that.
If they refuse it’s not because of the currency. It’s because donations that large typically come with strings, and they may feel weird about it.
Anything can be stolen, but they’re usually fairly careful about that.
This is what I mean:
If not, what about 10,000 CHF instead:
I can’t see why anyone would say no to a donation. (While performing for donations) I assume anything can be stolen, but like the other person said, if you do it towards the end of their set I assume they would put it out of sight or end their set to go secure it if they were worried.
Hand it to them personally at the end of their set. It gives you the opportunity to thank them in person and explain the value of your “tip”.
to all five of your questions: yes
Did you ask the same question about tipping in OMR last week?
Every tip will be more appreciated if it comes in a currency the person understands.
