The room service menu at my hotel says there that 18% gratuity, sales tax, and a $2 delivery charge will be added to my bill. Do I still need to tip the delivery guy a few extra dollars?
2007-03-05 11:45:01 · 13 answers · asked by doza1621 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The "gratuity" is already the tip. Don't make the mistake of tipping again, even if the delivery person stands there with their hand out, etc. Sadly, it's an old trick - and you shouldn't fall for it. 18% is darned high for service that you haven't had the chance to judge for yourself. Over-tipping is the sign of a novice and it's wasted money because it seldom makes the service actually any better. You're smart to ask about this before you get stung!
2007-03-05 11:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by eyesbright4685 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not... that's already being billed to you! But I would stay at a different hotel.. room service prices are normally higher than the dining room to begin with, so to add a 'delivery charge' as well as a compulsory gratuity is just a rip off! I hope you're on an expense account and not paying this out of your own pocket!
But even if you are being reimbursed, it's an inflated cost being charged to a business who is going to be writing it off, so the real person being gouged is the poor taxpayer who doesn't get the luxury of staying in a hotel and ordering room service.
2007-03-05 11:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by endorable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not think a tip is necessary is they have already added an 18% tip. I think 18% is a pretty good tip. They may divide the 18% tips of all the room service orders among all the servers, but they are still getting an 18% tip.
2007-03-05 12:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually do. Most people in jobs such as waitressing and such only make 2.13 an hour! These people depend on there tips to buy there babies diapers or help them get through school. Some people just had bad luck in the past and do not have much of an option, but to work for tips. If they are friendly and helpful than, yes, I would give them a bit extra. I was a waitress once and struggling to pay bills and buy food for my family, so I understand how importent these tips are to them. And believe it or not they will probably not get all of the 18% as most people think. Most of the time they must split the tips at the end of the shift with many others, leaving them with less than you think.
2007-03-05 11:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by stick_e_bun 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 18% and $2 are not delivery charges or gratuities, they're part of the cost of the food.
(I know what they TELL you, but that doesn't make it correct.)
If you had a choice in the matter, then you could call it a gratuity.
2007-03-05 11:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah. The $18 you paid for a poached egg wasn't enough. Give the guy an extra $12 and make it an even $30.
Sheesh. The questions you people ask.
2007-03-05 11:54:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tricia 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Nope...i wouldn't anyway lol! Because the $2 is the tip i'm sure. best of luck!
2007-03-05 12:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by redclouddobies 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I wouldn't, just as a protest, this leads to worse service if they are already guarnteed a tip
2007-03-05 11:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is totally up to you.
2007-03-05 11:53:49 · answer #9 · answered by Minton quest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if im staying more than one night i usually do .. or the next time they may mess with ur food or watever ..
2007-03-05 11:51:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋