Tipping Mousekeeping

[disney4life2008]

Hey, a fellow disney mom has our answer: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/tip-housekeeping-175388/

I am sold, I am going to start tipping $20 per day lol. Yea right

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Hey, a fellow disney mom has our answer: https://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/question/tip-housekeeping-175388/

I am sold, I am going to start tipping $20 per day lol. Yea right

The general etiquette for gratuity for housekeeping ranges from $1-$5 a day.

 

[bigrigross]

Same. I guarantee that when I was younger my hairstylist was making more than me. My best friend, who went to the same stylist, and myself would always joke about it. She was driving a brand new CLK convertible, and had a fabulous wardrobe and shoes. We tipped her well because she was fantastic, not because we thought she was hurting for money. I tipped her assistant too... even though my hair cut color etc. were completely overpriced.

I think it just comes back to what is customary, and what is the social norm. There are certain positions that are normally tipped positions, and there are others that are not. It's really just a simple as that.

Dont try to change your stance to it being a social norm. I caught you and otter both saying you do not tip IT because they make too much money. You did not say you didnt tip because they work for your company. This extends to IT way out of your job. Many small tech firms make a lot more money than people working for companies. By what you said, they make too much and I shouldnt tip them for excellent service.

 

[disney4life2008]

The general etiquette for gratuity for housekeeping ranges from $1-$5 a day.

Per person. I understand that. So let's break this down: How much does a housekeeper at disney get paid? I assume less than the $8.10 which is mimimum wage in the state of florida

 

[jaklgreen]

Dont try to change your stance to it being a social norm. I caught you and otter both saying you do not tip IT because they make too much money. You did not say you didnt tip because they work for your company. This extends to IT way out of your job. Many small tech firms make a lot more money than people working for companies. By what you said, they make too much and I shouldnt tip them for excellent service.

I don't think fixing something is a service. Doing something for someone else is a service, cleaning, serving, cutting hair, etc. Fixing a problem with a computer is like fixing a washing machine or a car. There is a difference.

 

[bigrigross]

I don't think fixing something is a service. Doing something for someone else is a service, cleaning, serving, cutting hair, etc. Fixing a problem with a computer is like fixing a washing machine or a car. There is a difference.

Wow. You heard it here first folks. Fixing stuff is not part of the service industry. So I am not fixing a computer for someone else? Who am I fixing it for then?

 

[disney4life2008]

I don't think fixing something is a service. Doing something for someone else is a service, cleaning, serving, cutting hair, etc. Fixing a problem with a computer is like fixing a washing machine or a car. There is a difference.

I do not agree with that. If your computer died and you are working on a project and you need that information asap, that is a service as other people have defined it.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Per person. I understand that. So let's break this down: How much does a housekeeper at disney get paid? I assume less than the $8.10 which is mimimum wage in the state of florida

No, not per person. And no, they don't make less than $8.10. I'd guess in the ballpark of $12.

 

[disney4life2008]

No, not per person. And no, they don't make less than $8.10. I'd guess in the ballpark of $12.

Wait? Isnt the rhetoric to topic wait staff more is because they do not get paid minimum wage? You want me to tip a housekeeper and they are getting paid $12 / hour. Im confused

 

[disney4life2008]

No, not per person. And no, they don't make less than $8.10. I'd guess in the ballpark of $12.

http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/03/21/disney-world-tipping/

 

[bigrigross]

Wait? Isnt the rhetoric to topic wait staff more is because they do not get paid minimum wage? You want me to tip a housekeeper and they are getting paid $12 / hour. Im confused

Wow, I made less than that in my first 3 years of tree work while in high school and first part of college. That involved heavy sweat and tears. No air conditioning or plumbing. And they get paid 12 dollars an hour? Would rather did housekeeping than tree work any day.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Wait? Isnt the rhetoric to topic wait staff more is because they do not get paid minimum wage? You want me to tip a housekeeper and they are getting paid $12 / hour. Im confused

$12 an hour is $25,000 per year. You're exposing yourself as a truly cruel person.

 

[21stamps]

Dont try to change your stance to it being a social norm. I caught you and otter both saying you do not tip IT because they make too much money. You did not say you didnt tip because they work for your company. This extends to IT way out of your job. Many small tech firms make a lot more money than people working for companies. By what you said, they make too much and I shouldnt tip them for excellent service.

I've saved you the trouble and found the quote you are referring to...

I tip geek squad if they come to my house, but I don't tip the IT guys at work. I think they're doing OK without it lol. I've never seen anything about tipping IT guys that don't make house calls

One is making a house call.. and to me the equals a tipping scenario.. needing my printer reconnected to my computer at work, by a fellow employee -not a tipping scenario. And yes, I think they are doing ok without it, nor do I think they would ever expect it.


So, next time you quote someone, remember what they actually said

 

[CaptainAmerica]

http://blog.touringplans.com/2012/03/21/disney-world-tipping/

You keep posting links that prove my point.

"It’s polite to leave about a dollar per day, per person in your party."

 

[disney4life2008]

$12 an hour is $25,000 per year. You're exposing yourself as a truly cruel person.

Do you know what the cost of living is in Florida? The average income? You do realize minimum wage is $8.10. I remain confused.

 

[bigrigross]

$12 an hour is $25,000 per year. You're exposing yourself as a truly cruel person.

Cruel? They accepted the position. If you do not like what you make, get a better job. Wow, tipping because you feel sorry for someone. This thread is pretty much summed up with that notion by everyone.

 

[Otterhead]

Its complicated because you both cant give a straight answer. Do you tip based on service, or do you tip based on how much they make?

It seems like you're misreading my posts.
It's pretty clear:
• Some people have jobs with a living wage. They don't need to be tipped.
• Other people rely on tips to supplement their salary. They should be tipped. Service positions are often paid UNDER minimum wage because it's assumed that a great deal of their compensation will be in tips, not salary.

 

[disney4life2008]

You keep posting links that prove my point.

"It’s polite to leave about a dollar per day, per person in your party."

Key word: Polite lol. I choose not to. But I am still polite in saying thank you. However, I posted this because it says $1 per day per person. You said not per person

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I remain confused.

Finally we agree on something.

 

[jaklgreen]

Wow. You heard it here first folks. Fixing stuff is not part of the service industry. So I am not fixing a computer for someone else? Who am I fixing it for then?

With your theory, then pretty much every single job should be tipped. A machinist is making something for a customer that they wanted, a banker is helping you with your money, on and on. You can break everything down to a "service" if you wanted to.