Jan 31, 2019, 10:44 am
Last edit by: davie355
Tips are not expected in Polaris lounges, but employees are allowed to accept them.
Tipping in Polaris lounge
Dec 26, 2018, 11:46 am
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Dec 26, 2018, 12:35 pm
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Dec 26, 2018, 1:40 pm
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But do you tip at the SFO Polaris Lounge? Which is the question in this thread.
Dec 26, 2018, 2:01 pm
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Only been in the Polaris lounge twice since it opened and only at the bar but yes I did throw a few bucks downs for some sparkling wine and maybe a bowl of bar nuts given to me. It's a choice and realize some may not want to tip.
Dec 26, 2018, 2:05 pm
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Dec 27, 2018, 1:50 pm
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Dec 27, 2018, 8:12 pm
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You can’t take it with you and I buy wife / kids / friends enough stuff already.
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Dec 27, 2018, 8:27 pm
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Do people really expense their tips? That seems bizarre to me except where it's included in a single credit card charge. Can't imagine expensing the housekeeping tips etc. that I leave.
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Dec 27, 2018 at 11:21 pm Reason: Please limit discussion to tipping while traveling with United
Dec 27, 2018, 8:30 pm
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I bet a lot of lounge bartenders and servers make more than a lot of FAs, particularly since the former are making straight-cash tips that aren't subject even to the minimal restaurant-type withholding for tipped staff.
Dec 28, 2018, 9:51 am
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Any realistic person would agree that they shouldn't have to bribe their way to get a drink, whether or not it's a pre-paid service.
In regards to both UC and PL, UA shouldn't have any reason not to put up a sign in all lounges clearly stating "No Tips". On the other hand, they shouldn't have any reason to tell guests and members not to leave gratuities for good service. At the end of the day, I don't believe UA was ever dependent on gratuities for their FOH employees anyway, so I'm in favor of the former.
I suppose notifying CC or manager on duty of any tip-related concerns is a start.
In regards to both UC and PL, UA shouldn't have any reason not to put up a sign in all lounges clearly stating "No Tips". On the other hand, they shouldn't have any reason to tell guests and members not to leave gratuities for good service. At the end of the day, I don't believe UA was ever dependent on gratuities for their FOH employees anyway, so I'm in favor of the former.
I suppose notifying CC or manager on duty of any tip-related concerns is a start.
Dec 28, 2018, 10:50 am
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I tip 1 or 2 dollars per drink. The reason why? I have yet to find a higher RoI. Employee is happy, I feel good because I made someone happy. They laugh at my bad jokes. Typically get drinks faster and bigger measures.
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Dec 29, 2018, 8:00 am
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I don’t disagree, but they do work a lot more hours.
Dec 29, 2018, 8:27 am
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That's debatable considering the clock for FAs doesn't start until the door is closed.
Restroom attendants in the PL work even longer hours than bartender, and everyone uses the restroom (whereas not everyone drinks).
Restroom attendants in the PL work even longer hours than bartender, and everyone uses the restroom (whereas not everyone drinks).