tipping!

[bicker]

The extra space is for an additional gratuity, which is completely optional.

 

[Catananche]

That is exactly what I was referring to in post #11 on the first page. It is the same thing and if you hadn't noticed you might have overtipped. Trust me, I doubt they would have brought it to your attention.

ETA - If you feel the service was not up to snuff, you could have spoken to a manager and reduced the tip.

Sorry! I misread your first post. There were only three in our party, the service was fine (actually, a bit overbearing), not deserving of a managerial telling-off, but not deserving of more than 20% either.

 

[Luv'sTink]

All servers should move to Washington!

I know you are going to Florida, but, I just want to tell you and anyone else reading that not all of American pays their servers less than minimum wage. WA. state servers are paid minimum, ($7.93) now that does not mean you should not tip.

 

[Harrop]

Thanks for your reply guys!

So the wage rates in America are so low that people rely on tips to stay afloat? How can some people only get paid $2 - $4 an hour? I am 19 years old and currently get paid about $20 US an hour ($25 aus)..... and I only work in a newsagent.

We will also be using the meal vouchers at WDW, so what happens there?

Cheers!

 

[bicker]

So the wage rates in America are so low that people rely on tips to stay afloat?

No, that's a bit backwards. The wage rates for those positions are deliberately lower based on the expectation that those folks will make the vast majority of their money from tips.

We will also be using the meal vouchers at WDW, so what happens there?

Do you mean the Dining Plan? The Dining Plan includes an 18% gratuity for all servers, at least while you're at Disney-owned restaurants.

 

[freckles and boo]

Sorry! I misread your first post. There were only three in our party, the service was fine (actually, a bit overbearing), not deserving of a managerial telling-off, but not deserving of more than 20% either.

I know I have seen a note in menus about large parties, but I guess they are doing this to everyone now. My problem is that while it protects the server, it removes any discretion I may have about what is an appropriate tip. It also makes me look like the jerk if I make a request to lower the tip if the service wasn't deserving of 18 or 20%.

 

[bicker]

What's interesting is that there are always several discussions going on about how people want to do away with the whole tipping thing, and just build the 18% in to the menu prices, at all restaurants, everywhere.

You can't please everyone.

 

[freckles and boo]

What's interesting is that there are always several discussions going on about how people want to do away with the whole tipping thing, and just build the 18% in to the menu prices, at all restaurants, everywhere.

You can't please everyone.

Actually, I loved having the tip included in the dining plan. It was already worked into the budget of the trip! I would actually rather have the servers (and all low-wage workers) paid a living wage and get rid of the complicted tipping system altogether. Then all those ancient skycaps could finally retire I guess you are right - you can't please everyone.

 

[Harrop]

Thanks guys. There will be 5 of us going so this is what I've worked out so far....

$10 tip to the guy who delivers the bags to our room (if he delivers them while we are there)

$10 tip to the DME driver who takes our bags off the bus on our return trip.

$5 tip for mousekeeping? We are staying at a DVC resort..... sagatora springs.... I think they only come once a week?

What about anything for the bus driver who takes us from Disney to Universal?

Is that about it or am I missing anything?

 

[bicker]

Well, yes.

• If you're using DME, the bell staffer that delivers your bags to your room directly from the airline is already being tipped by DME.
• You should tip the bell staffer who transports your bags from your room to the lobby when you check-out.
• If you store your luggage before departure, you should tip the bell staff who retrieves them from storage as well.
• No need to tip housekeeping, so any amount you leave, or no amount, is fine.
• Opinions vary, but I typically don't tip bus drivers unless they perform some personal service for me (i.e., handling my luggage).
• Of course, tip restaurant servers 15%-20%.

 

[Harrop]

Well, yes.

• Of course, tip restaurant servers 15%-20%.

We will be using the dining package so I thought that the package included there tip? Do we still need to tip them?

 

[bicker]

You would only need to tip them for things that you pay for in cash.

 

[mickeyboat]

Just another note about tipping at buffets (just in general, doesn't sound like it applies to the OP). I worked at a weekend buffet, and although we did not bring the food, we either had to stock and clean the buffet, or if we were too busy, we had to share our tips with the bus people who did stock and clean it. Please re-consider your tipping policy at buffets. The wait staff may be doing more work than you realize.

Denae