How come everybody tips waiters or waitresses, but nobody tips housekeepers in hotels.?
I don’t because I don’t have them clean my room while I’m staying there. I put up the sign that says no maid service needed and hang my towels for environmental purposes. I don’t want that much waste because of me. Housekeepers get paid an hourly wage, but I don’t have them do anything extra that would make me tip them, and I keep my rooms clean. I also bring my own blankets and make the bed, and remake it when I leave. I’m sensitive to some detergents so it’s easier this way. I bring my own towels for my body, but use the hotels for my hair. I try to make everything easy for the maids, and I always thought that was just as appreciated as giving a tip. if you want a tip, I’ll pig out and leave trash everywhere. I’ll string the sheets all around, and leave a wad of dripping towels on the carpet. I’ll even be sure to spill something sticky on the counters, so you have something to clean and leave you a dollar per person. If that’s what housekeepers want, I’ll do it. I just thought I was
