Oh..... I was so looking forward to another boutOh Christ...we haven't even finished bickering over the last thread asking about tipping. So before anyone starts doing that here too, let me recap for you. Tips are not required, but appreciated as always.
That being said, even though I work for Amtrak and know the struggles the sleeper attendants face, I only tip $5. Disclaimer: I'm only onboard for one night, and I don't require any extraordinary help.
The funny thing about tipping is that a small tip can sometimes be perceived as being worse than no tip at all. If there's no tip then maybe the person was simply unaware that tipping was expected. If there's a tiny tip then it removes any chance of confusion and risks looking like an insult.let me get this out of the way first... I am a certified cheapskate. however..... what's the minimum amount of tip that I should leave so the sleeping car attendant doesn't realize that I'm a cheapskate? (on the CONO) Thanks!
So you always tip. At least 20% or $20. Every single time. Even for service you know is bad. I don't even know what to say to that.I think I always tip at least a $20 even if I don't ever need anything. (I usually don't, just want my bunk made up at the time I request) It would take serious intentional and outward hostility toward me to make me do anything less. I still tip bad waiters 20% because I don't like to penalize people for having a bad night. They still have rent to pay.
Yes, because I make the same amount of money even when I have a bad day at work. I don't get penalized and have my pay cut. I hate American tipping culture and wish we'd move away from it. Leaves people's income in the hands of customers' whims way too much.So you always tip. At least 20% or $20. Every single time. Even for service you know is bad. I don't even know what to say to that.I think I always tip at least a $20 even if I don't ever need anything. (I usually don't, just want my bunk made up at the time I request) It would take serious intentional and outward hostility toward me to make me do anything less. I still tip bad waiters 20% because I don't like to penalize people for having a bad night. They still have rent to pay.
Careful with those comments - wouldn't want our self-proclaimed Post Police to scold you!Oh Christ...we haven't even finished bickering over the last thread asking about tipping.
I know, people like this are the worst:Careful with those comments - wouldn't want our self-proclaimed Post Police to scold you!Oh Christ...we haven't even finished bickering over the last thread asking about tipping.
Here's a link to 22 threads on this enchanting subject: http://discuss.amtraktrains.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1A search of this site will turn up 22 threads dealing with tipping.
Wish some kind soul would post links to the other 4 or 5 recent threads dealing with gratuities. Same blather repeated every 6 months or so begins to wear thin after a while - but that's just me. Carry on if you must.
I've seen tip jars on counters at many establishments where you walk up and order your food. I rarely put a tip in those.Cafe guy gets a tip too? It seems similar to the person who sells snacks at the movie theater. Never thought to tip that person. I was more in the middle, tip sometimes on the train but after seeing that everyone I see is looking for a tip, I am not so sure anymore.
I don't understand the point of the question. Why bother asking it?let me get this out of the way first... I am a certified
cheapskate.
All Amtrak employees, sans-management, are union. And even some management continue paying their dues so they can go back on the road if something happens to their jobAre OBS railroad union members?
A wise manager does thatAll Amtrak employees, sans-management, are union. And even some management continue paying their dues so they can go back on the road if something happens to their jobAre OBS railroad union members?
I generally do $5 per night for basic services provided in a timely manner. If any extra consideration is shown that goes up to $10. If I get food delivered to my room, that is handled on per meal basis as additional.The "average" is probably $10 per night per person, although some leave $-0- (either by accident, forgetfulness or otherwise).
That helps to add some perspective.All Amtrak employees, sans-management, are union. And even some management continue paying their dues so they can go back on the road if something happens to their jobAre OBS railroad union members?
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