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Post by BoilerUp! on Apr 7, 2016 12:42:30 GMT
I wouldn't tip weekly.
On occasion is acceptable or at a holiday, imo.
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Post by lucyg on Apr 7, 2016 16:13:20 GMT
The only thing about tipping/bonus at Christmas is that they may change crews or someone may quit and the only people that benefit from the Christmas thing is the people that are there THAT day. As a person that used to clean houses, I cannot tell you how much it means to receive a tip. Even the smallest amount, like $5 per girl, is so nice. I would tip. I guess I just don't get this tipping *everybody who does anything for you* thing. I understand waitstaff, they make below (way below) minimum wage. But I have worked many min/ close to min wage jobs in my life and never thought I should be tipped for *doing what I was hired to do*. And had I been tipped I would have thought it strange. I tip waitstaff and my hairdresser. I have no idea why I tip my hairdresser except peer pressure. Do *you* tip every single person who provides a service to you? (Cashier, medical office staff etc?) if not, then why do you view housekeepers differently? (Honest question) There are people who are traditionally tipped and others who aren't. I don't need to think any harder about it than that.
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Post by tduby1 on Apr 7, 2016 16:35:14 GMT
I guess I just don't get this tipping *everybody who does anything for you* thing. I understand waitstaff, they make below (way below) minimum wage. But I have worked many min/ close to min wage jobs in my life and never thought I should be tipped for *doing what I was hired to do*. And had I been tipped I would have thought it strange. I tip waitstaff and my hairdresser. I have no idea why I tip my hairdresser except peer pressure. Do *you* tip every single person who provides a service to you? (Cashier, medical office staff etc?) if not, then why do you view housekeepers differently? (Honest question) There are people who are traditionally tipped and others who aren't. I don't need to think any harder about it than that. But who gets to decide who is traditionally tipped and who isn't? Apparently, housekeepers aren't, as the majority say they don't. The only people I can think of that are "traditionally" tipped are hairstylists and waitstaff. Recently, I have noticed hotel housekeepers leaving tipping envelopes but I don't remember that at all when I was a kid and early 20's so I wouldn't even consider that "traditionally".
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Post by lucyg on Apr 7, 2016 17:57:01 GMT
There are people who are traditionally tipped and others who aren't. I don't need to think any harder about it than that. But who gets to decide who is traditionally tipped and who isn't? Apparently, housekeepers aren't, as the majority say they don't. The only people I can think of that are "traditionally" tipped are hairstylists and waitstaff. Recently, I have noticed hotel housekeepers leaving tipping envelopes but I don't remember that at all when I was a kid and early 20's so I wouldn't even consider that "traditionally". I don't think housekeepers have traditionally been tipped other than at Christmas time, but they were also usually direct employees of the homeowner. The people who were talking about tipping them now were referring to employees of services who only get paid a fraction of the amount charged and may not still be around by Christmas. There are lots of other service categories that have traditionally been tipped besides wait staff and hairstylists. You may not have noticed or been aware when you were younger. I found this chart that might help: Ultimate Guide to Tipping, Real Simple
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Post by anniefb on Apr 7, 2016 18:56:59 GMT
Well we don't tip here in New Zealand so I wouldn't even consider it. You're paying them weekly - if you feel a bit extra is warranted give a bonus at Christmas.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 7, 2016 22:27:17 GMT
I am sitting here with my jaw open at those leaving envelopes for you to put their tip in! I do tip when we have people come if I feel they have done an excellent job, about 20%. But these aren't regular housekeepers, just when we want a little extra help. Or, you know, MIL is coming. LOL. We leave a small tip when we stay in hotels as well.
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Post by bosoxbeth on Apr 7, 2016 22:57:43 GMT
I'm surprised so many don't tip. Maybe it's regional. I tip every single time plus give $300 at Xmas. We have one woman who does it, not a team. We love her and want her to feel valued.
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Post by ametallichick on Apr 8, 2016 6:58:58 GMT
The only thing about tipping/bonus at Christmas is that they may change crews or someone may quit and the only people that benefit from the Christmas thing is the people that are there THAT day. As a person that used to clean houses, I cannot tell you how much it means to receive a tip. Even the smallest amount, like $5 per girl, is so nice. I would tip. I guess I just don't get this tipping *everybody who does anything for you* thing. I understand waitstaff, they make below (way below) minimum wage. But I have worked many min/ close to min wage jobs in my life and never thought I should be tipped for *doing what I was hired to do*. And had I been tipped I would have thought it strange. I tip waitstaff and my hairdresser. I have no idea why I tip my hairdresser except peer pressure. Do *you* tip every single person who provides a service to you? (Cashier, medical office staff etc?) if not, then why do you view housekeepers differently? (Honest question) I tip people that are in a tipping industry type job... Hairdresser, maid, waitress, bartender, etc. Like I said, when I was doing it, it was nice to get a tip. Most people don't tip but it was nice when it happened.
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