Do you tip Mousekeeping?

[pabsandme]

yes

 

[Wonderlandmom]

Here's a couple of other polls:
http://www.onceuponalife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22343
Not near the amount of votes as here though.

I can't find this poll, but says "half".

A panel of 137 "vacationers" surveyed by USA Today this year found that half never or only occasionally leave a tip in the room.

http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2005/08/column_public_n.html

I'm sure their are others out there that show various results.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

Here's a couple of other polls:
http://www.onceuponalife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22343
Not near the amount of votes as here though.

I can't find this poll, but says "half".

http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2005/08/column_public_n.html

Uh, those polls have a much smaller sampling but are irrelevant to this poll anyway...because they don't specifically reference Mousekeeping.

Being the OP, that is what I was looking for and nothing more.

To be honest, I am a more generous tipper at Disney. I think others may be also....but that is the next poll.

"Are you more generous with your tips at Disney than anywhere else?

Stay tuned.

 

[bcuinohio]

I always find that when you leave a couple of bucks a day you get more towels, soap and shampoo. I think they appreciate it and do a little more for you.

 

[LaurenLC]

Do I like my room cleaned? Yes.
Do I like it cleaned well? Yes.
Do I want to clean it myself? No.
Becuase of this I tip..... Plus, to my knowledge housekeeping doesn't get paid that great.

 

[RACHELSMOM1]

What about a BIG kid?? I love the towel animals, I think that some workers enjoy leaving them and taking the time to do them and others do not... I have to say in my family the MOM gets the most excited when a towel animal is left for us!! I am such a dork!

You have described me (MOM) to a tee!! I am especialy thrilled when the towel animal is sitting up on a pillow in the bed, with the light on, and watching TV when we walk into the room after a long day at the parks. (Yes, the maid turns on, and leaves on the TV for said animal). Nobody is allowed to touch the entire bed until I have taken a dozen photos of the whole scene, from many different angles.

 

[Kae]

I picked sometimes because half the time Mousekeeping doesn't take the tip, even in the mousekeeping envolpes. Last year when DD got sick & a Mousekeeper came & helped me change the bedding at night she wouldn' t take a tip.

Kae

 

[RazorFace83]

Yes, I always leave them a tip, eventhough sometimes they didnt seem to take it. It has happend on a few occasions.

 

[bicker]

Let it go.

No thanks. I think it is very important to confront the issue directly, especially when folks are trying to make other folks feel bad about without good cause. I'm actually a little surprised that the moderators haven't shut this thread down for all the back-handed personal attacks in this thread against folks who don't tip because they know they're not obligated to. However, given that, it continues to be a very valid point to make that DISboard members aren't typical with regard to tipping housekeepers.

Neither side of this issue deserves an un-rebutted soap-box, so please don't expect to see only posts that support your position.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

http://www.cheapflights.com/travel-tips/hotel-etiquette-and-tipping/

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/alpha-consumer/2008/1/7/the-new-rules-of-tipping.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23414256/

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1719545,00.html

 

[mickaholic4077]

I tip when I remember.

 

[HockeyMomR]

We are a family of 4; we always tip $5 per night. I prepare the envelopes before we leave home and leave one on the dresser each morning when we leave for the parks.

 

[olena]

We tip. I have envelopes printed for my Monday check-in.

 

[Wonderlandmom]

but are irrelevant to this poll anyway...because they don't specifically reference Mousekeeping.

Being the OP, that is what I was looking for and nothing more.:

http://www.cheapflights.com/travel-t...e-and-tipping/

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/alpha-co...f-tipping.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23414256/

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple...719545,00.htm

I thought you said you were just looking at mousekeeping info?

For the record we tip sometimes. I have taught my kids to tip a dollar a day when they go on youth trips without us.
If you want Disney info, here is some I found:
http://www.passporter.com/articles/tipping.asp

Housekeeping: $1/day/person (left in a marked envelope). For turndown service, or if you request an item be delivered to your room, such as a hairdryer or iron, tip $1/item. Tipping housekeeping is an age-old custom, but it is not expected at Disney. If you feel it's unnecessary, don't feel obligated.

and this:

Note: Walt Disney had strong feelings about tipping that are still reflected in official policy at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Walt did not want guests "bribing" employees to receive preferential treatment, such as getting a table by tipping a dining room host/hostess, a better room by tipping a desk clerk, or bypassing a line by tipping a ride attendant. He wanted all guests to have the same high level of service, regardless of financial means. As a result, most Disney employees are expressly prohibited from accepting tips, and can be terminated for doing so. You can certainly express your appreciation by offering a gratuity, but expect that your offer will be very politely declined. Express your appreciation by sending a written commendation to WDW Guest Communications. These letters can do more for a cast member's career than any tip you may have given.

I am sure there are other sites that will say otherwise. Most people reading the internet are "learning" that some tip, and therefore think that is what they have to do, so it spreads. I imagine before long it will be expected and frowned upon if one does not.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

I thought you said you were just looking at mousekeeping info?

Yep...and I see a a large percentage of people tip mousekeeping.

However, I thought posting some reference material - written in the past 6 months - from known sources - may provide information.

 

[MemoryMakers2669]

Yep...and I see a a large percentage of people tip mousekeeping.

I think it is fair to say a large number of DISers tip mousekeeping. I am sure the reality is that percentage is a lot lower. I asked three friends today, all of whom have been or are going to Disney this year and all three said they don't tip mousekeeping, they never thought to. My cousin also does not. She did the one time we all went though, but on all her other trips, she didn't.

 

[Yacht Club Family]

Nope. We don't tip mousekeeping. We graciously thank them any time we see them and have sent in written commendations noting specific mousekeepers who have gone over and above or who have been very friendly when we have seen them. It is not a tipped position, we've asked repeatedly at the front desks and been asked not to, as it does provide problems among some staff when some are tipped and some aren't (they said it builds expectations among some who then do get irritated if not everyone tips them). Also, they said sometimes it is hard for a mousekeeper to tell if someone left money for them, or just left money laying out. They said it is simply easier not to have to deal with it. We DO tip bell persons, bus personnel (magical express) and porters, etc., but if the position is compensated fairly, it is just not necessary.

Truth be told, the only people we know personally who actually do tip are the ones who like to brag about it and feel somewhat superior about doing so. Obviously, I don't know you folks here on the Dis, so I'm not saying that any of you feel that way or tip for that reason. But, when someone brags about how much they tip or puts others down for not doing so, it makes me question the real motivation.

BTW, we've always gotten fantastic service and many wonderful towel animals and displays decorating our room. Graciousness, good manners, reasonably picking up after yourself and a note to management goes a lot further than a couple of bucks.

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

Nice try at the veiled refernce, but I don't think anyone should be considered a braggard because they provide a gratuity.

Gratuity is a thank you. Nobody has to say it - but some people do.

 

[LaurenLC]

Nice try at the veiled refernce, but I don't think anyone should be considered a braggard because they provide a gratuity.

Gratuity is a thank you. Nobody has to say it - but some people do.

THANK YOU!

 

[mrincredible2008]

Yup... but only a couple of bucks a day or so... Depending on how clean the room is. I also have been known to tip in origami'd money. LOL. I got lots of decoration when I did that.

Great idea, we leave in the next few weeks....better start origmai folding. What a great way to start each day