Do you tip hotel managers?
Aug 13, 2011 | 7:16 am
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I don't have a problem tipping a salaried employee.. so long as they end up helping me with service from a traditional sense..
Sep 18, 2016 | 2:00 am
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I do tip managers, both in the States, and especially in Asia. A couple of bills during a thank you handshake. The sum commensurate with his position, and usually only if he has performed above and beyond.
Sep 18, 2016 | 2:39 am
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Tipping the manager? Seriously?
Sep 18, 2016 | 3:07 am
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The sum commensurate with his position? So you tip him over $100? BTW, how would the hotel manager "perform" for you during your stay? I would of thought he would have nothing to do with guests unless they were mega high rollers in the 20k a night Presidential Suite.
Isn't the idea of tipping to pay people who are not paid a regular or high enough salary?
Sep 18, 2016 | 5:48 pm
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Tip a manger not a chance
Sep 18, 2016 | 5:53 pm
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The OP was describing not THE Hotel GM. He is referring to a supervisor type person !
Sep 18, 2016 | 7:10 pm
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In the U.S., tipping a hotel manager is be an insult. It says the guest thinks his/her job is on the same level as those of tipped employees such as housekeeping staff and restaurant servers.
Outside the U.S., the "tip everyone in sight" culture is thankfully even less widespread.
The best thing you can do for a hotel manager is to mention them by name in comment forms.
Outside the U.S., the "tip everyone in sight" culture is thankfully even less widespread.
The best thing you can do for a hotel manager is to mention them by name in comment forms.
Sep 18, 2016 | 7:13 pm
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In the U.S., tipping a hotel manager is be an insult. It says the guest thinks his/her job is on the same level as those of tipped employees such as housekeeping staff and restaurant servers.
Outside the U.S., the "tip everyone in sight" culture is thankfully even less widespread.
The best thing you can do for a hotel manager is to mention them by name in comment forms.
Outside the U.S., the "tip everyone in sight" culture is thankfully even less widespread.
The best thing you can do for a hotel manager is to mention them by name in comment forms.
Sep 18, 2016 | 8:51 pm
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I never tip a manager, they are getting paid to be attentive and accommodating.
Sep 18, 2016 | 9:04 pm
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As this revived thread is from 2011, we'll close this thread down. If anyone feels compelled to create a current discussion on the topic, feel free to do so in the appropriate forum in FlyerTalk. Thanks. 
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