Yeah, but they weren’t supposed to be working a full-time shift. They were just supposed to work until the rooms were cleaned. Most days, it meant that a crew of five were there for about four or five hours, but when we were busy, or full, or the rooms were particularly filthy, they would be there much longer. One memorable day, they were there until six PM.
20%! So if I am staying in a $300 a night room I should tip $60??
A good friend will help you move.
A great friend will ehlp you move a body.
A best friend will sit next to you in a jail cell saying, " That was fucking awesome."
You’re kidding, yeah? If not, I’m not going to tip someone to stop them from being a jerk. That is. . . silly. I’ll tip because someone went above and beyond.
I have no problem tipping waiters (15% usually, but it varies based on service) because they get paid less than minimum wage (which is a point that has been done to death on this board, so let us not go there). Maids are making minimum wage (IE: as much as I am when I do my job) and, unless they do something extra, they do not deserve a tip. I do taxes and my boss pays me minimum wage. I do a great job, if I may say so myself. No one has ever offered me a tip. Should I be tipped because I do a lot of work for not much pay?
Everyone is welcome to be as generous as they want, but I do not see why or how this should be considered mandatory.