Tips And Tipping

[RedScare]

"Slightly changing the subject, but still on tips... how many of you leave tips for the housekeepers at hotels?"

I do. I actually enjoy that. Imagining the grateful smile that crosses the face of these hard working underpaid employees when they see that tip makes my day.

It had never occurred to me to do that until I went on a cruise where the housekeepers were tipped.

[Casual Observer]

I've become so paranoid about body-fluid stained sheets, covers & pillow/pillow cases, that I request all new linens be brought to my room once I check in, and then I have the maids leave all the linens at the corner of the bed every morning I'm there so I can inspect them before I change the sheets.

All you have to do is find that "stain" once in a hotel - a nice hotel at that - to ruin you permantantly.

[Heights2Bastrop]

What I am uncomfortable with is that Tiffany at Pappasito

[Kirzania]

Would you suggest a flat-rate tip system, Heights?

[Heights2Bastrop]

It would depend on whether Tiffany gives me her phone number or turns me down flat!

[sevfiv]

What I am uncomfortable with is that Tiffany at Pappasito

[Casual Observer]

Would you suggest a flat-rate tip system, Heights?

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No, it's free enterprise - if Dora wants 15-20% of a $50.00 tab - she needs to go work at Pappasitos.

[LTAWACS]

If all the waitresses look like Jennifer Anniston - then yes, Chotchskie's it it.

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She's not that good looking.

[Casual Observer]

She's not that good looking.

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Ha! I bet you're really that picky.

[LTAWACS]

Ha! I bet you're really that picky.

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I think it's her nose. It doesnt do it for me. I've seen cuter girls at the mall.

[Casual Observer]

I think it's her nose. It doesnt do it for me. I've seen cuter girls at the mall.

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Jailbait.

[LTAWACS]

Jailbait.

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Some are. Some aren't. 17 is legal in Texas.

At any rate, I usually tip 20% wherever I am. If the service is bad, I speak to the manager right away.

[Heights2Bastrop]

if Dora wants 15-20% of a $50.00 tab - she needs to go work at Pappasitos

Dora's tush isn't as pert as Tiff's, and Dora has seen better days physically, so I doubt she would be hired at any upscale joints.

But then, Dora will definitely give you her phone number.

[Casual Observer]

Well, if Dora has made food service her career - then by the time her tush is sagging, she should be be a manager.

[dbigtex56]

Wet blanket alert!

Please consider the sensibilities of our female Forum members. Some find 'guy talk' a bit off-putting.

Thanks.

[Kirzania]

Wet blanket alert!

Please consider the sensibilities of our female Forum members. Some find 'guy talk' a bit off-putting.

Thanks.

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Of course, for some of us females, we'll just think, "My tush is better than her's."

[Casual Observer]

Wet blanket alert!

Please consider the sensibilities of our female Forum members. Some find 'guy talk' a bit off-putting.

Thanks.

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Jesus H. Christ. My mother talks dirtier to our 6 month old baby. Give me a break about the "guy talk".

[Heights2Bastrop]

Besides, that wasn

[dbigtex56]

The reason for my comment was that another Forum member has expressed concerns (see Common Courtsy on this Board thread).

Moderators must consider the opinions of all Forum members. And bear in mind, Casual Observer, that you requested us to close down another thread - which was done.

This is not censorship - we're responding to the wishes of those who use this board. If you still think I'm out of line, I strongly advise you to contact the editor, who oversees moderators.

[LTAWACS]

Does anyone uh... have pics?

[ssullivan]

I've become so paranoid about body-fluid stained sheets, covers & pillow/pillow cases, that I request all new linens be brought to my room once I check in, and then I have the maids leave all the linens at the corner of the bed every morning I'm there so I can inspect them before I change the sheets.

All you have to do is find that "stain" once in a hotel - a nice hotel at that - to ruin you permantantly.

Ewww..... thanks for making me think of that when I'm currently spending an average of four nights a week in hotel rooms.

[Casual Observer]

Think of the worst thing you've ever done in a hotel-room. Now, imagine that happening by a different person at least once a week. People treat hotels like rental cars.

[pineda]

Think of the worst thing you've ever done in a hotel-room. Now, imagine that happening by a different person at least once a week. People treat hotels like rental cars.

This reminds me of the big deal that was made last year by the stories about bedbugs in hotel mattresses and how they "travel" home with you when you leave...

[ssullivan]

Well I leave my hotel rooms, and rental cars for that matter, in a pretty clean state. But then, I'm somewhat of a neat freak. I don't abuse my home or car, and I don't do it to hotels or rental cars either.

I do take a number of proactive steps to keep my immune system up, given the number of different places and people I come into contact with traveling so much. I tend to worry more about airborne germs on airplanes than I do about stuff in hotel rooms.

[citykid09]

This is how I see it, just hope you get a crappy waiter and then you will have an excuse not to leave a tip. LOL! (just kidding)

I usually leave just about what I think is right, I don't go by a precentage.

[Dream]

I tip everyone. Makes life easier. Restaurants, Bars, Car Wash, Valet, To-Go, Taxi, Hotel, Bums, etc.

Also, I hate cheap people.

Dream

[MiDTOWNeR]

Okay what about Sonic's? If you park in one of the stalls or use the drive through and they bring it out to you. What do you tip, or do you?

I am also curious about you all think about this one too?

[Montrose1100]

I am also curious about you all think about this one too?

My brother works at sonic, they live off of tips. Even though they make min. wage ($5.25?) Thats how he pays for his gas, and its good for teenagers. Your not [suppose] to tip, but they really appreciate it. if its like $6.10, I let them keep the change, or I give an extra doller. The Girls generally make more, because, you know, there girls.

I've become so paranoid about body-fluid stained sheets, covers & pillow/pillow cases, that I request all new linens be brought to my room once I check in, and then I have the maids leave all the linens at the corner of the bed every morning I'm there so I can inspect them before I change the sheets.

All you have to do is find that "stain" once in a hotel - a nice hotel at that - to ruin you permantantly.

For some, thats a lifestyle... to sleep forever in fluid filled sheets!! LOL

[TJones]

This is how I see it, just hope you get a crappy waiter and then you will have an excuse not to leave a tip. LOL! (just kidding)

I usually leave just about what I think is right, I don't go by a precentage.

So, if you have a hundred dollar tab, do you think a $15 tip is just about right, if the waiter was terrific, and didn't profile you ?

Ewww..... thanks for making me think of that when I'm currently spending an average of four nights a week in hotel rooms.

SSullivan, decent hotels change sheets everyday, MATTRESSES however are a different story.

[ssullivan]

SSullivan, decent hotels change sheets everyday, MATTRESSES however are a different story.

Yes I know, and trust me I never stay any place gross. And the idea of a not so clean mattress doesn't bother me at all. There's several layers of a mattress pad and sheets between me and the mattress.