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Jessie
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Jessie asked in Society & CultureEtiquette · 1 decade ago

When there is a room service delivery charge of 33% do you still have to tip the delivery person?

I just ordered something that cost $8 and the delivery charge was $3. Should I have tipped the guy who bought it up, or does the delivery charge and salary cover this?

Update:

Gingin- it really depends on the hotel on how service people are treated. Also depends on local laws, and enforcement... We're staying in a middle-class chain hotel... and if I'd have known that the delivery charge would be $3 on an $8 item, I would have rather gone downstairs and tipped the waiter (who I knows lives on the tips), since it looks like the hotel will probably get the $3... I guess I should have asked management or just not have ordered!! When delivery charges haven't been so ridiculous high and hidden, then I have no problems tipping graciously :)

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  • swixon
    1 decade ago
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    The room service menu will tell you if the gratiuty will be included in the service/delivery charge. It may be different for every hotel.

    However, I would suggest with a 33% delivery charge, you might want to walk down to the restaurant.

  • gingin
    1 decade ago

    No the $3 was the tip. LOL

    We only tip for excellent service in Australia, not just anyone who does their job!

    Just wanted to add a question, who does the delivery charge go to, if not the delivery guy? Things are odd in the US, people are treated poorly.

  • zachary b
    1 decade ago

    some times hotels do that to get more money.but i always tip the room service person .you treat them right they will treatyou right.

  • chotpeper
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    no tip that is the delivery charge

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  • swarr2001
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    The guy who brought it up gets nothing in the US. You should have tipped dear.

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