<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by anonplz:
Having said that, there are specific instances where tipping is customary and expected, like cleaning people, waiters, bartenders, and others. I am not promoting adding any categories to the to-be-tipped group of workers.</font>
Doch...or au contraire, if you prefer. Housekeepers aren't paid sub-minimum wage, nor is the service provided discretionary. It is an integral part of the product purchased. As such, there is no reason to tip except in extraordinary circumstances or if you
wish to.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by anonplz:
I agree with others that not tipping the cleaning people is not the way to go, and it is not optional, like oh, I used only one towel, now I don't have to tip the chambermaid.</font>
So you would tip the chambermaid even if you didn't use the room one night for whatever reason? That's like tipping for takeout...little or no service provided. So what's the point? They're
entitled?
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by anonplz:
I imagine the cleaning people who are stiffed by customers tell the GM or front desk people who then make a notation in that person's hotel/companyh profile for the next visit, and then do not go out of the way for them. </font>
Somehow, despite all these years of missed tips, the Housekeepers' Union hasn't gotten around to breaking my legs yet...
I'm not asking anyone to go out of his/her way for me (if so, I tip generously), just to provide in an acceptable manner the services already contracted.
Thinking back, I haven't noticed any slipping in the cleanliness of the room. Who knows, maybe they don't feel they have to be bribed to do their jobs properly?