Tipping

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  1. London_1989

    London_1989 Newbie Registered Member

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    Being from the Uk we hardly tip, Whats best to tip everytime and how much or tip for the night and how much do people normally tip ?
     
  2. NicHamburg

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    This is how i handle it :

    Guy carrying your bags to the room : 2-3 US$ per bag
    Maid: 1-2 US$ / day and 10 when i go home (if happy with her service)
    Bartender at the Resort (occasionally 1-2 bucks)
    Bartender at the Clubs 15-20bucks upfront , so he always keeps the drinks flowing
    Waiter at Restaurant 10-20% of bill (depends how happy you are with the service)
    Cabdriver 1-5US$


    This is not a guide, just for you to figure it roughly out. With the numbers above i always had a great service.
     
  3. LondonBoy

    LondonBoy Enthusiast Registered Member

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    We're looking to do something like the following:

    Front Desk (this if we want to get a better room/quicker service, optional) – $30 or 300 pesos
    Restaurants – 15-20% of bill
    Maid - $2 or 20 pesos per person per day
    Bellboy - $2 or $20 pesos per bag
    Bar Staff – $1 or 10 pesos per drink

    If we want the waiter to keep the drinks flowing and to serve us as a priority we need to hit them up for a bigger tip upfront like $10 or 100 pesos.

    Then top them up during the night.

    Hope this helps dude.
     
  4. London_1989

    London_1989 Newbie Registered Member

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    Quality cheers guys, Time to get Messy !!!!!!!!
     
  5. Cluzi

    Cluzi Enthusiast Registered Member

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    I get where your coming from mate ! I work as a barman part time and hardly ever get a tip , the odd quid now and again . I think when we go to places like Ibiza etc we take it for granted, we never tip and leave the place a mess .
     
  6. London_1989

    London_1989 Newbie Registered Member

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    Been to Europe last 4 hols and never Tip, but by the sounds of it if you tip you get drinks quicker I will be tipping in Cancun Defo !!!
     
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