When tipping in Negril is it preferred to use Jamaican or American money?
When tipping in Negril is it preferred to use Jamaican or American money?
Most any currency can be used...US, CAN, Pounds etc...anything that can be exchanged at a bank or cambio here.
It's easier for a Jamaican to receive Jamaican currency...but those in the tourist industry are used to exchanging at the bank or cambios on a regular basis.
Last edited by Bnewb; 02-02-2017 at 12:15 PM.
I always tip over and above but, who gets the gratuity that is listed on the bill? Does that go to the server, bartender etc.
I bring 2$ bills..that goes over big..
I put my tip directly in the hands of the server here in the US and in Jamaica b/c more than likely they are not getting their full tip.Originally Posted by Gman
No matter which currency we use, we always put the tip in the hands of the server - to be SURE they get it!
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Yes, but isn't there usually a line item on your bill charging gratuity? I wonder who gets that?
I wonder also. If there is a line, I scratch through it and not include it when paying. I do get push back from some places.
I also give tip in hand whenever possible. But I will also put something on the gratuity line. By law that money is divided by all the staff so those not in tipping jobs get a taste as well. And must be documented for tax purposes.
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I have asked that question at the Hotel where we stay as they put a 10% "hotel service charge" on all bills. I asked how that money and tips were handled. I was assured, and had it confirmed by other employees, that all the "service charge" money is split between the behind the scene workers who do not normally get tips - gardeners, laundry people, bakery workers, dish washers, back office employees, etc..... All the tip money goes to the server who served you, whether it is cash or put on a credit card. It is up to the server to split the tip with cooks, bus boys etc...
Last edited by Captain Oil; 02-04-2017 at 10:34 AM.
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