Originally Posted by
as219
In the states, I tend to tip about 5% on the room cost, plus or minus depending. I personally think it would have been unkind to lower that rate simply because VN's average wage is lower.
I don't think it is about "lowering the rate". What might be appropriate in the US might not be appropriate in VN.
Would you feel it fair if I didn't "raise the rate" I pay in Taiwan (zero) when visiting the US?
Originally Posted by
as219
Different strokes, of course, but when we travel, trying not to "overtip" the people who clean our bathrooms isn't really a concern.
I think it should be - but frankly in my 20 years of bumping into US travellers in Asia, I know you are not alone in this approach.