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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 8:39 am
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Yaatri
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Originally Posted by Sunny 1
We tend to leave something for the housekeeper if staying, say, 5 nights or more in a hotel and have, sort of, gotten to know a housekeeper - but onlynwhen we're sure she's going to receive it. Many times, there are multiple people servicing the room daily.
The impression I got from the thread about no housekeeping over X-mas was that the percentage of tippers and expectation would be higher. It seems that there is expectation of a tip too.
Originally Posted by planemechanic
I generally hand the DND sign when I check in and then leave it there until I check out. I have no need to "get to know" the housekeeper, and feel no need to tip them. They are paid to do a job, just as I am.
Good idea. I will do that.
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