I just ordered something that cost $8 and the delivery charge was $3. Should I have tipped the guy who bought it up, or does the delivery charge and salary cover this?
2006-12-23 14:04:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jessie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Gingin- it really depends on the hotel on how service people are treated. Also depends on local laws, and enforcement... We're staying in a middle-class chain hotel... and if I'd have known that the delivery charge would be $3 on an $8 item, I would have rather gone downstairs and tipped the waiter (who I knows lives on the tips), since it looks like the hotel will probably get the $3... I guess I should have asked management or just not have ordered!! When delivery charges haven't been so ridiculous high and hidden, then I have no problems tipping graciously :)
2006-12-23 15:43:36 · update #1
The room service menu will tell you if the gratiuty will be included in the service/delivery charge. It may be different for every hotel.
However, I would suggest with a 33% delivery charge, you might want to walk down to the restaurant.
2006-12-23 14:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by swixon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the $3 was the tip. LOL
We only tip for excellent service in Australia, not just anyone who does their job!
Just wanted to add a question, who does the delivery charge go to, if not the delivery guy? Things are odd in the US, people are treated poorly.
2006-12-23 22:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by gingin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some times hotels do that to get more money.but i always tip the room service person .you treat them right they will treatyou right.
2006-12-25 09:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by zachary b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no tip that is the delivery charge
2006-12-23 23:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The guy who brought it up gets nothing in the US. You should have tipped dear.
2006-12-23 22:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by swarr2001 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋