Originally Posted by
Dadaluma83
Tipping for bringing stuff that should already be there might give the employees the idea that they can start forgetting a few things from rooms here and there on purpose in an effort to squeeze out a few more tips from the guests.
I experience this at every self-service breakfasts in USA 4* hotels, where cafe, orange juice, or syrup is only available by the staff. I don't care to tip them anyway, but I think tipping automatically is for the birds.
And how can I be sure the staff is underpaid? Last time in LA the free shuttle bus driver said he is a freelance financial consultant, so maybe he can earn more than I do.