Originally Posted by orfflyer
I usually don't leave it to chance. I write "housekeeping" on a piece of paper and place the bills on it. I also put the daily change in my suitcase so it's not misconstrued (or a temptation).
BINGO...you want zero ambiguity, so for tips, leave $$ aside with a note('Maid', 'housekeeping', etc). Take ALL other
meaningful $$ with you, leave either nothing or only
insignificant change(pennies, nickels, etc)