Is it customary to tip the attendant in the First Class car on the Acela Express? If so, how much?
Not really. All tips are always appreciated, but, unless something special is done for you (luggage porterage, a wake-up, etc.) there is no need to tip for routine services included in the ticket.
Not really. All tips are always appreciated, but, unless something special is done for you (luggage porterage, a wake-up, etc.) there is no need to tip for routine services included in the ticket.
While this may be true in France, it is not the prevailing custom on AE FC. Most people tip the attendant, especially if service is even half-way decent. For a WAS - NYP run I'll tip $20.00 if the service is good, less if the service is only half-way decent.
Yes, it is customary to tip. I ride this route fairly often and I generally use my AGR points on upgrade coupons so I can ride FC, as it is hard for me to find the time to go on LD trips.Is it customary to tip the attendant in the First Class car on the Acela Express? If so, how much?
There is lots the FC attendants do for their tip! The tip goes up when my bourbon glass remains full. They also serve meals and hand out newspapers. Some crews are better than others, but overall, I have found the FC service to be better than that on my extremely limited LD/sleeper experience.Dunno. My comment has nothing to do with France: I am American, a former Amtrak LSA, and I used to work that job a lifetime ago, when the trains were still Metroliners. And I still ride, and (of course, out of curiosity) watch what goes on. Just saying from experience: most riders don't tip. Of course, most riders don't go from DC to Boston! DC to NY, PHL to NY, DC to PHL... many Acela riders aren't on the train for very long. Not much you can do (as an SA) to earn a tip. But, clearly, the other commentators are generous guys, and there is nothing wrong with that! If you have the funds, why not spread them around
You do realize that waiter/waitresses rely on tips for easily half their salary? Most restaurants pay far below the minimum wage set by the Fed, because the waiter/waitress earns money via their tips.I guess I am not big on tipping in general. I don't feel obligated to tip 15% at a restaurant no matter what the service was like.
You do realize that waiter/waitresses rely on tips for easily half their salary? Most restaurants pay far below the minimum wage set by the Fed, because the waiter/waitress earns money via their tips.I guess I am not big on tipping in general. I don't feel obligated to tip 15% at a restaurant no matter what the service was like.
Some waiters/waitresses will chase after someone who doesn't tip... That's pretty much their paycheck!You do realize that waiter/waitresses rely on tips for easily half their salary? Most restaurants pay far below the minimum wage set by the Fed, because the waiter/waitress earns money via their tips.I guess I am not big on tipping in general. I don't feel obligated to tip 15% at a restaurant no matter what the service was like.
You do realize your location says your from Paris, France?? That's where we got France from. I also thought you were from Paris.Dunno. My comment has nothing to do with France: I am American, a former Amtrak LSA, and I used to work that job a lifetime ago, when the trains were still Metroliners. And I still ride, and (of course, out of curiosity) watch what goes on. Just saying from experience: most riders don't tip. Of course, most riders don't go from DC to Boston! DC to NY, PHL to NY, DC to PHL... many Acela riders aren't on the train for very long. Not much you can do (as an SA) to earn a tip. But, clearly, the other commentators are generous guys, and there is nothing wrong with that! If you have the funds, why not spread them around
Not really. All tips are always appreciated, but, unless something special is done for you (luggage porterage, a wake-up, etc.) there is no need to tip for routine services included in the ticket.
While this may be true in France, it is not the prevailing custom on AE FC. Most people tip the attendant, especially if service is even half-way decent. For a WAS - NYP run I'll tip $20.00 if the service is good, less if the service is only half-way decent.
That is exactly right, and provides a good rationale for NOT tipping on Amtrak. These people are paid quite well given the skill level required for the work, and get sweet benefits to boot. When they provide good service, they're simply doing what they're paid to do--their job.You do realize that waiter/waitresses rely on tips for easily half their salary? Most restaurants pay far below the minimum wage set by the Fed, because the waiter/waitress earns money via their tips.I guess I am not big on tipping in general. I don't feel obligated to tip 15% at a restaurant no matter what the service was like.
That is exactly right, and provides a good rationale for NOT tipping on Amtrak. These people are paid quite well given the skill level required for the work, and get sweet benefits to boot. When they provide good service, they're simply doing what they're paid to do--their job.You do realize that waiter/waitresses rely on tips for easily half their salary? Most restaurants pay far below the minimum wage set by the Fed, because the waiter/waitress earns money via their tips.I guess I am not big on tipping in general. I don't feel obligated to tip 15% at a restaurant no matter what the service was like.
As noted by Ryan, John, my comments were directed at not tipping in a restaurant. However, since you chose to misread what I wrote, it most certainly is NOT an argument for NOT tipping on Amtrak.Alan's comments were directed at restaurants, not Amtrak.
To be clear, I'm not suggesting that tipping should be an obligation. If you didn't get decent service you have no call to tip that attendant at all. But the fact that someone is well paid should also not be a reason to not tip them if they've done a good job at tending to your wants & needs.In my opinion, tipping should not be an obligation. It should be a "thank you for doing your job so well — it made a difference to me."
Yes, I certainly agree with that!To be clear, I'm not suggesting that tipping should be an obligation. If you didn't get decent service you have no call to tip that attendant at all. But the fact that someone is well paid should also not be a reason to not tip them if they've done a good job at tending to your wants & needs.In my opinion, tipping should not be an obligation. It should be a "thank you for doing your job so well — it made a difference to me."
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