Source: BroBible
Summary
A TikTok user sparked discussion after claiming that tip requests have entered hotel rooms. He shared a video showing a note in his Hampton Inn room with a QR code to tip cleaning staff. While this may be new to the TikToker, tipping cleaning staff is not uncommon and is recommended by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The recommended tip is $1 to $5 per day.
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The habit gets a new name.
Tipping culture has gone too far, with requests popping up everywhere, even in hotel rooms. A Hampton Inn note encourages guests to tip cleaning staff via a QR code. Tipping cleaning staff is not new, but the digital option is. The American Hotel & Lodging Association suggests leaving $1 to $5 per day.
Housekeeping staff face high injury rates and are at risk of sexual harassment and assault. Guests are expected to supplement their income with tips, as their wages may not be enough to make a living. The TikToker refuses to tip, believing it should be factored into the hotel stay.
Commenters disagree, saying tipping hotel housekeepers has been around for a long time and is a nice gesture, especially since corporations don’t take care of their staff.
Tipping culture has gotten out of hand, but for some, it’s just a new way to show appreciation for hardworking staff.
Author: Evan Null
