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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 6:07 pm
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Hayden
 
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Originally Posted by ESpen36
It gets a bit sticky with lounge personnel ... Most others you encounter inside the lounge, from bartenders to shower attendants, are service contractors earning hourly wages instead of salaries, and who would be most appreciative of a tip for good service.
I often wonder about this when I've showered at an Admiral's Club. Should one leave a modest tip for the staff who will replace the towels? Sometimes I do--I imagine it's appreciated--but it seems part of the overall service, so then I think: why am I doing this?
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