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Tipping Policy @ All Inclusive Resort???

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  1. ALoco ALoco is offline

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:47am)

    Going in less than a week to Gran Porto Real - Playa del Carmen all inclusive with the GF for her bestfriend's destination wedding. Anyone been here and/or have any tips or words of advice for us?

    I am curious what the tipping protocall is at an all inclusive...

    Do I tip for every drink like if I was paying cash at a bar, or do I not tip until the end of the trip? What about for dinner?

    Thanks for the input!
  2. goofy2485 goofy2485 is offline This thread sucks.

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:48am) in reply to ALoco

    Oh shit here we fucking go.
  3. R_U_Nuts R_U_Nuts is offline

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:52am) in reply to goofy2485

    all inclusive means no tip required
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:52am) in reply to goofy2485

    Have fun!

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:53am) in reply to goofy2485

     
    Originally Posted by goofy2485 View Post

    Oh shit here we fucking go.

    legit lol
     
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:53am) in reply to orgnalsooners

    you should check this thread for answers

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  7. Luho Luho is online now

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:55am) in reply to SoCalDrew

    Thank god for the hide thread function
     
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:05am) in reply to Luho

    Make the bartenders dance for every dollar you tip them. They love that.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:27am) in reply to El Burro

    20% of zero = 0 ask any server in OT and they will say that it is fair.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:31am) in reply to El Burro

    I actually asked one of the water sports guys about this when I went to Sandals. He said they can actually get fired for accepting tips. We gave some tips, but very very discreetly and never when anyone else was around. These people are very lucky to get a resort job and I would never want to cost someone their job.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:32am) in reply to ECUgirl

     
    Originally Posted by ecugirl93 View Post

    I actually asked one of the water sports guys about this when I went to Sandals. He said they can actually get fired for accepting tips. We gave some tips, but very very discreetly and never when anyone else was around. These people are very lucky to get a resort job and I would never want to cost someone their job.

    Wait, so it's hard for them to get these jobs but u still tipped them discreetly KNOWING that they cld get fired? What if the little girl then had to move to Thailand and sell her body b/c u just had to give her $5. You should be ashamed !!!!
     
  12. ECUgirl ECUgirl is offline

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:48am) in reply to orgnalsooners

    Are you stalking me? I think you are! I have an OT stalker. I'm so special!! Weeeeeeeeeeee ;) Since you're my official stalker, please explain to me how you pronounce your sn? I have my own way, but I'm not sure it's correct.

    Anyway, I know you're kidding, but for those that don't, we ONLY tipped when there was zero chance of anyone seeing it. So, please, no worries about anyone being forced into prostitution as a result of our generosity :)

    We became great friends with the water sports guy. He was so awesome! He took us to a place that he said most of the other tourists never see and that he typically doesn't take people when they go out sailing. He took us to the island where Cocktail was filmed. It's a place where the salt water and fresh water converge, so it was hot in one spot and then it would get cold if you moved a few inches. I got married at the resort (unfortunately lol), and I had a beautiful bouquet of flowers that I couldn't take with me on the plane, so I gave it to him to give to his wife. He was a super nice man. Anyway, he was one of the people we tipped. I should post some pics.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:50am) in reply to ECUgirl

    ecugirl, padding her post count...
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:52am) in reply to OneM24

    Tandem. Just sayin
     
  15. ECUgirl ECUgirl is offline

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:53am) in reply to Luho

    Shut it, both of you! And bite me, too :)
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:55am) in reply to ECUgirl

    No no. Not you, onem, n Luho. I didnt mean thaaaaat kind of tandem
     
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 3:58am) in reply to Luho

    lolol Damn it! I was hoping! :(
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 4:00am) in reply to ECUgirl

    Answer is in the title. Ask what the policy is.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 4:00am) in reply to Willywoo

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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 4:14am) in reply to ALoco

    For all inclusive resorts, we always have one dollar bills handy and tip a dollar or two when we get a drink or have a meal at the buffets. Some of the a la carte restaurants give you really nice service and we tip a few more dollars there. You don't have to go overboard with tipping but a buck or two goes a long way to getting better service from the bartenders, wait staff and maid service.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 5:11am) in reply to saxman

    Depends on how you want to.be treated. I normally just keep lime $50-$100 in 1's and tip a Buck for most everything g and like two for a meal. By the end of the trip I have gotten treated like royalty anytime I Have done that.
    Edited By: TiltinShoes Nov 18th, 2010 at 05:12 AM
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 6:01am) in reply to TiltinShoes

    I always tip a bartender a $5 or $10 right away first drink..and then again at the end of the trip.

    Same with one of the cooks who are in charge of "late night." (these guys get a $20)....as they also have access to alcohol.

    The last all inclusive I went to, you weren't allowed to have booze in the food area from like 4am to 7am, however, the cooks on the nightshift held a bottle of rum and rye behind the counter, and would pour me and whoever I was with drinks.

    Even though I'm at an all inclusive, I'm there to have fun and be taken care of. I allot about $50-$60 for tips to make sure I have the best trip as possible. I'm not stingy and believe in the motto, "Caskets don't have pockets." So I make sure I'm good with my money, but still have fun with it.

    Too many people just save and get nothing out of a life of work. I've done more by the age of 25, then most have by the time they're 65.

    Have a sick trip. Take topless pics of g/f and other bridesmaids obv.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 6:16am) in reply to ECUgirl

     
    Originally Posted by ecugirl93 View Post

    We became great friends with the water sports guy. He was so awesome! He took us to a place that he said most of the other tourists never see and that he typically doesn't take people when they go out sailing.

    I bet he tells everyone that, just like the girls in Thailand don't do THAT with just anyone, but for you (current customer) they will!!!

    Oh... you mean they like getting tips when they get the people to like them? I see...
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 11:26am) in reply to x_Driven_x

    Just read the resort's tipping policy. Some don't allow tipping, and some actually encourage you to tip. If it's allowed, it's better to tip as you go than wait til the end - it will net you stronger cocktails, better service, and such. Usually.
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    Nov 18th, 2010 (11/18/2010 2:45pm) in reply to x_Driven_x

    Yes, he very may tell everyone that. Obv that thought crossed my mind. He was still very nice, though, and we enjoyed getting to know him.
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