Originally Posted By phruby Am I suppose to tip at buffets? I've never tipped at one before. I've never seen the need since I have to go get my food and drinks. How much is acceptable?
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I know the guideline has always been 10% minimum I recommend more. If you pay attention it seems they are working harder than the normal sitdown meal! And it looks like the table is a bigger mess to keep clean because of all the plates, etc. Interested to know what others think because I have observed many not leaving anything. Sorry but these are people that have to work long hours including holidays and weekends. If you can afford it please leave something, thanks. (I always tip the room service everyday if you really want to be thoughtful) Those jobs are back-breaking especially the rooms with the bunk beds!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Maybe the guideline should be: If it is a job you would never want : TIP !!!
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF Let me tell you what I did......I now chalk this up to excitement....but, while at WDW.....namely Crystal Palace......I tippped 30 dollars for 5 of us and continued tipping that way thru out the whole stay.... My family thought it was to much......by the way...that was in Dec 2006 I only leave small tips at Plaza while in Disneyland....because they only clear the tables. In DW...they do serve drinks and clear the tables....
Originally Posted By standor I believe that companies should pay their employees a living wage. Nobody should have the customers pay their salaries. I am not cheap. I do leave tips. I am only telling my opinion.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I agree with Standor...pay your help. Increase rates enough to do it, but don't count on the generosity of others to pay their way. I know it's a way to encourage better service but it is also a major cop out on the part of employers. I always try to remember to leave tips for housekeeping, but there have been times when I was 20 miles down the road and remembered that I hadn't done that. It also concerns me as to who gets the tips. I don't know the name of the person that cleaned my room or even if it was the same one everyday. Does the last person to clean the room get the tip or do they all share whatever tips actually make it to the share jar. It seems like an unfair system to me. Pay them enough money to do a good job and get rid of those that don't. Room costs are high enough, especially at Disney resorts, why can't room cleaning be part of what I pay for my room. It always used to be that way...who was the rocket scientist that decided that it was a mandatory additional part of the cost. At a restaurant it is easier. You have a waitperson and that is who gets the tip, housekeeping...not so much.
