They just stand behind the check in booths here in Dallas. Just like the airport people do at the check in counter, you just give them your Driver license they slap tags on your bag and toss them in a pile in the back and your off! They don't take your bags anywhere for you, they dont follow you around with your bags like the porters used to. Sorry but I am very confused as none of them have EVER even appeared to get tips.
Question Regarding tipping budget
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People who work in housekeeping are paid to do their job. Tipping should not be expected. I don't tip my mailman every day when he brings my mail. Let them get a new job if they don't think they get paid enough. ( Watch the movie "Resevoir Dogs" for a comical aproach to tipping) Where do you draw a line at who gets tipped anyway
I don't have the proof about WDW but at Disneyland housekeeping is considered a tipped position. It is in the book on the desk in the room.
Hello everyone. I will be holidaying at WDW from Australia (first ever trip overseas) on the 5th Dec 04 - 10th Dec 04. I hope someone is able to help me with a few questions that I have. I have read some posts refering to "skycabs". What do they mean by this? Also in Aus we don't tip so it's going to be difficult to remember to do this. I would hate to offend a WDW staff member. Could someone explain to me what a lanyard is?
I have read some very helpful tips, questions and replies and have spent hours going through some threads. The more I read the more excited I am visiting the USA.
Any help offered is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Roseann:
I have read some very helpful tips, questions and replies and have spent hours going through some threads. The more I read the more excited I am visiting the USA.
Any help offered is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Roseann:
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I just pulled out my "Habari" AKL Directory of Services, from our 12/02 trip. It list ONLY the following as being tipped bartender, bell services, cocktail server, food and beverage server and valet parking. NO mention of Mousekeeping/Housekeeping.
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If you are going to choose to leave a tip you would leave it for the "week" on the day they are going to do their keeping.
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First, I hope you have a MAGICAL trip to the US - we're glad you're coming! I PROMISE, especially if visiting Disney, you'll have a spectacular time and leave with a great impression!
I can only guess at the confusion you have with the whole "tipping" thing. I'm not a big fan of it, myself. Who gets tipped? Who doesn't? What's appropriate?
It seems that more and more workers are "expecting" tips, which I don't like.
In a nutshell, we have a minimum wage. Actually, we have several minimum wages, but I'll limit it to generalizations.
Overall, there is a minimum wage. However, there is a MUCH smaller minimum wage (approx. 60% less) for professions the IRS deems that a portion of their income comes from tips. Generally, this refers to mainly waitstaff at restaurants.
It was once the case that 10% of your dining check (pre-sales tax) was considered "average". Now, I would say that 15% is average, and 20% (or more) for outstanding service.
It is also customary, at a bar-setting, to tip your bartender a couple dollars per drink.
So far, that's the EASY part. Generally, everyone in the US agrees that these are ALWAYS tipped (except for very poor service).
Here's where it gets tricky...
Skycabs: these are the guys at the entrance of the airports who can take your luggage, tag it, and check it in. Most people tip $2-5 per bag. I have never used skycab, because I don't trust them. I am always afraid that they may consider my tip amount inappropriate and "mis-tag" my luggage. So, I just roll it in another 50 feet to the counter and check it there. Plus, it's one less set of hands touching my unlocked luggage.
Bell Hop: These are the guys who take your luggage from the car, usually to your room. Typically, if the same person takes your luggage from the car to the room, I'll tip them a couple dollars per bag. But, if someone different takes the bags to my room, I'll tip just that person, because usually the original guy just rolls the luggage in a few feet and hands it off to the other person, who does most of the work. Same for when you check out. You can avoid this by simply carrying your luggage yourself. But, if you have more than 1 bag per person, it's not somthing I'd recommend. Some rooms can be a LONG walk!
Housekeeping: I would guess that half of the people consider tipping housekeeping and half not. As for me, I have only rarely tipped the housekeeper, when I felt they went above and beyond (bringing extra towels or condiments, or if I was especially messy). I live pretty neatly, though - I clean up after myself, don't leave trash lying around, don't leave towels lying all over the place, etc. You'll find that those who do routinely tip housekeepers do so at about $1 per guest per night.
Other potential tipping situations you may encounter: taxi (a couple dollars per person or per bag), doormen (only some doormen on some occasions (don't ask me who or when)), a cup on the counter of a coffee shop or sandwich shop (I rarely tip them unless they REALLY go out of their way - $1 or my spare change)... and many more. If you stick with the biggies (wait staff, taxi, bell hop & housekeeping) you'll be pretty safe.
LANYARDS: These are the annoying straps you'll see a bunch of Disney fanatics wearing around their necks with loads of pins on them. At first, you'll think, "That's crazy! I can't believe all these lunatics are buying all these pins! The darned thing just hangs there around your neck, gets caught on things, swings around, and is a huge annoyance." That is, until, someone buys you one with a pin on it (some times it's part of your room package when staying on property). Then, you get hooked and spend loads of money on pins for your lanyard. It doesn't end there, though. See all those Disney Cast Members with pins? You can TRADE with them! See a pin you like? Tell them you want it, and they have to trade you for it! Many times, they'll have "discontinued" or rare pins you can no longer purchase. You may think you'll NEVER do this. Give up - you will. It's ADDICTIVE, and a GREAT way to meet and talk with people. I'm a pretty shy guy, but you cant help but trade stories with other pin freaks, who you also can trade with.
Hope this helps! HAVE A SUPER TRIP!!!!!
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Hello everyone. I will be holidaying at WDW from Australia (first ever trip overseas) on the 5th Dec 04 - 10th Dec 04. I hope someone is able to help me with a few questions that I have. I have read some posts refering to "skycabs". What do they mean by this? Also in Aus we don't tip so it's going to be difficult to remember to do this. I would hate to offend a WDW staff member. Could someone explain to me what a lanyard is?
I have read some very helpful tips, questions and replies and have spent hours going through some threads. The more I read the more excited I am visiting the USA.
Any help offered is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Roseann:
I can only guess at the confusion you have with the whole "tipping" thing. I'm not a big fan of it, myself. Who gets tipped? Who doesn't? What's appropriate?
It seems that more and more workers are "expecting" tips, which I don't like.
In a nutshell, we have a minimum wage. Actually, we have several minimum wages, but I'll limit it to generalizations.
Overall, there is a minimum wage. However, there is a MUCH smaller minimum wage (approx. 60% less) for professions the IRS deems that a portion of their income comes from tips. Generally, this refers to mainly waitstaff at restaurants.
It was once the case that 10% of your dining check (pre-sales tax) was considered "average". Now, I would say that 15% is average, and 20% (or more) for outstanding service.
It is also customary, at a bar-setting, to tip your bartender a couple dollars per drink.
So far, that's the EASY part. Generally, everyone in the US agrees that these are ALWAYS tipped (except for very poor service).
Here's where it gets tricky...
Skycabs: these are the guys at the entrance of the airports who can take your luggage, tag it, and check it in. Most people tip $2-5 per bag. I have never used skycab, because I don't trust them. I am always afraid that they may consider my tip amount inappropriate and "mis-tag" my luggage. So, I just roll it in another 50 feet to the counter and check it there. Plus, it's one less set of hands touching my unlocked luggage.
Bell Hop: These are the guys who take your luggage from the car, usually to your room. Typically, if the same person takes your luggage from the car to the room, I'll tip them a couple dollars per bag. But, if someone different takes the bags to my room, I'll tip just that person, because usually the original guy just rolls the luggage in a few feet and hands it off to the other person, who does most of the work. Same for when you check out. You can avoid this by simply carrying your luggage yourself. But, if you have more than 1 bag per person, it's not somthing I'd recommend. Some rooms can be a LONG walk!
Housekeeping: I would guess that half of the people consider tipping housekeeping and half not. As for me, I have only rarely tipped the housekeeper, when I felt they went above and beyond (bringing extra towels or condiments, or if I was especially messy). I live pretty neatly, though - I clean up after myself, don't leave trash lying around, don't leave towels lying all over the place, etc. You'll find that those who do routinely tip housekeepers do so at about $1 per guest per night.
Other potential tipping situations you may encounter: taxi (a couple dollars per person or per bag), doormen (only some doormen on some occasions (don't ask me who or when)), a cup on the counter of a coffee shop or sandwich shop (I rarely tip them unless they REALLY go out of their way - $1 or my spare change)... and many more. If you stick with the biggies (wait staff, taxi, bell hop & housekeeping) you'll be pretty safe.
LANYARDS: These are the annoying straps you'll see a bunch of Disney fanatics wearing around their necks with loads of pins on them. At first, you'll think, "That's crazy! I can't believe all these lunatics are buying all these pins! The darned thing just hangs there around your neck, gets caught on things, swings around, and is a huge annoyance." That is, until, someone buys you one with a pin on it (some times it's part of your room package when staying on property). Then, you get hooked and spend loads of money on pins for your lanyard. It doesn't end there, though. See all those Disney Cast Members with pins? You can TRADE with them! See a pin you like? Tell them you want it, and they have to trade you for it! Many times, they'll have "discontinued" or rare pins you can no longer purchase. You may think you'll NEVER do this. Give up - you will. It's ADDICTIVE, and a GREAT way to meet and talk with people. I'm a pretty shy guy, but you cant help but trade stories with other pin freaks, who you also can trade with.
Hope this helps! HAVE A SUPER TRIP!!!!!
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Hello everyone. I will be holidaying at WDW from Australia (first ever trip overseas) on the 5th Dec 04 - 10th Dec 04. I hope someone is able to help me with a few questions that I have. I have read some posts refering to "skycabs". What do they mean by this? Also in Aus we don't tip so it's going to be difficult to remember to do this. I would hate to offend a WDW staff member. Could someone explain to me what a lanyard is?
I have read some very helpful tips, questions and replies and have spent hours going through some threads. The more I read the more excited I am visiting the USA.
Any help offered is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Roseann:
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Rayelias:
What a great run down!!!! That was even helpful to those of us who ARE from the US!!
Thanks
What a great run down!!!! That was even helpful to those of us who ARE from the US!!
Thanks Using the curbside check in and a skycap can be the best thing you do on your trip.
Usually the tip is $1-2 per bag. There is usually long lines inside and to spend $4 to avoid that line could be a wise investment. It's my job as a traveler to make sure that the bag is routed to the correct city.
Usually the tip is $1-2 per bag. There is usually long lines inside and to spend $4 to avoid that line could be a wise investment. It's my job as a traveler to make sure that the bag is routed to the correct city.
Hi Rayelias. I just have to thank you for posting your reply. I can actually begin to understand exactly why tipping originated in the USA and why it still exists today. So it's primarily governed by the tax office who they deem to make "cash" money and base their basic wage accordingly. Interesting. So, waiters still today get a minimum wage? Now I know to tip well If I feel I have received excellent service. I agree with you entirely about not using a skycap as I feel very stongly about tagging my own luggage and as you said the less hands that touch our 'unlocked' baggage the better besides the fact that here in Aus we don't have any kind of help with airport luggage so we do it all ourselves anyway.
I will be travelling alone so will make my own bed and tidy the room each morning so might leave a small tip for mousekeeping each day. The percentage rates you quoted were very helpful because now I know what an average tip compared to a 'good' tip is.
Lanyards: Will be interesting to see whether or not I will fall into the pin collecting addiction but at this stage don't see how any WDW pins will be beneficial to me being so many thousands of miles away. I had planned on giving them away.
Change of subject, I wonder where Bucks County PA is. I will be staying in Bethlehem for the two months I will be visiting the US. Im off to look at my map.
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SAFETYMOM: Tipping nicely the curbside check-in would mean I can avoid queuing (sp?) at reception. Wouldn't people think your arrogant if you pushed in line?
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MrsJ Henry, Raylelias & safetymom - Thanks guys for helping me out. Wish I could give you all a big fat "tip" for your helpfulness!
Roseann
48 days to go!!!!
These bouncy things are so cute.
I will be travelling alone so will make my own bed and tidy the room each morning so might leave a small tip for mousekeeping each day. The percentage rates you quoted were very helpful because now I know what an average tip compared to a 'good' tip is.
Lanyards: Will be interesting to see whether or not I will fall into the pin collecting addiction but at this stage don't see how any WDW pins will be beneficial to me being so many thousands of miles away. I had planned on giving them away.
Change of subject, I wonder where Bucks County PA is. I will be staying in Bethlehem for the two months I will be visiting the US. Im off to look at my map.
To:
SAFETYMOM: Tipping nicely the curbside check-in would mean I can avoid queuing (sp?) at reception. Wouldn't people think your arrogant if you pushed in line?
To:
MrsJ Henry, Raylelias & safetymom - Thanks guys for helping me out. Wish I could give you all a big fat "tip" for your helpfulness!
Roseann
48 days to go!!!!
These bouncy things are so cute.
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This is the most interesting thread, and I have learned so much!
The Bellman is the one who gets your luggage, right? Well, I think I may have given the one at POFQ a too-cheap tip! I had two suitcases and a cooler, and about 7 other *small* items, half of which I put on the cart. I gave him $5.00, and by the look on his face it wasn't enough!
So, when the *second* bellman brought them to my room, I gave him $8.00. . . he seemed a little more happy.
When they loaded the cart, they counted 10 items, counting a pair a sneakers as two items. I wasn't gonna pay $2.00 for that!
Oh, and about tipping Mousekeeping: When I was a teenager, I had a summer job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Talk about a nasty job! People can be so disgusting in hotels . .well we won't go into what some people expect housekeeping to clean up. So, when I got a couple dollars as a tip, it was such a welcome suprise and a treat. I remember how that brightened my day, and do the same for the housekeepers where I stay, in addition to leaving a little note. I consider it a ROAK.
The Bellman is the one who gets your luggage, right? Well, I think I may have given the one at POFQ a too-cheap tip! I had two suitcases and a cooler, and about 7 other *small* items, half of which I put on the cart. I gave him $5.00, and by the look on his face it wasn't enough!
So, when the *second* bellman brought them to my room, I gave him $8.00. . . he seemed a little more happy.
When they loaded the cart, they counted 10 items, counting a pair a sneakers as two items. I wasn't gonna pay $2.00 for that!
Oh, and about tipping Mousekeeping: When I was a teenager, I had a summer job as a housekeeper in a hotel. Talk about a nasty job! People can be so disgusting in hotels . .well we won't go into what some people expect housekeeping to clean up. So, when I got a couple dollars as a tip, it was such a welcome suprise and a treat. I remember how that brightened my day, and do the same for the housekeepers where I stay, in addition to leaving a little note. I consider it a ROAK.
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Wow, I feel like I missed out on some manners along the way. I didn't know you were supposed to tip the skycap until the skycap griped us out at MCO yesterday. Dallas airport used to not allow tipping of skycaps. However, it appears that either they do now, OR they accept them when they aren't supposed to. So is it correct that if you go inside and check your bags inside the airport, you don't need to tip?
I thought a buck a bag was a generous tip for a bellman. I guess not! :O Oops! We had 10 bags!
I thought a buck a bag was a generous tip for a bellman. I guess not! :O Oops! We had 10 bags!
Me either! I have never tipped a skycap, I thought going to them was the same thing as checking in your bags inside. It clearly states American Airlines curbside check in so I would never imagine they didn't work for AA. I was so suprised to find out that everyone tips. Oh BTW I have never ever had my bags lost or late.
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I can agree with this to a point. The problem is what do you consider "a great job?" For me it would mean they went above and beyond the normal call of duty. It would take A LOT for me to think the maid did anything other then what they are normally suppose to do.
Well I think being a maid is a thankless job and one I would never want to do. I appreciate that there are people out there that do clean the rooms. I tip $5 to the maid every day for 2 adults and one child. We don't get anything "special" done for us. Just doing the job is enough.
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