Originally Posted by
ESpen36
No obligation to tip. But it is common courtesy in the USA to tip the food service staff, bartenders, custodial/shower attendants, and others in service positions with whom you interact specifically. If you don't have USD, it is acceptable to leave foreign paper currency (not coins). The amount is less important; it's just the thought that counts!
When I leave behind a plate of food at my table in the lounge, I tuck a dollar bill underneath for the janitorial staff person. Whenever I ask a bartender for a drink, I also tip one dollar. When I use a lounge shower, I leave behind a dollar for the custodian who cleans up after me. I just think it's a nice thing to do for those hardworking contract employees.
.....because the "non contract" employees are not hardworking?
If it makes you feel better, proceed to throw money all around the lounge. You should consider yourself fortunate to have the discretionary funds to do so, especially since it appears you make a habit of leaving money for employees whose performance you have not actually witnessed.
But please don't attempt to make other lounge visitors feel guilty if they don't have the same resources or don't feel the same obligation.
mgm discovered "The Bridge", and
mgm should have enjoyed its offerings. That's why the lounge exists.