Service charge/tip

[Blake]

OK ...in Jamaica it's not a tip it's charity.

"And now abideth the three..Faith, Hope and Charity. And the greatest of these is Charity"

Can we not sugar coat tipping?

I spend plenty of money on charities working to change the world for the better and to make things better, when I start getting a tax write-off (not that I care about one when it comes to actual charities) for dining or supporting the local economy in Jamaica I'd agree it's a "charity".

I'm all about supporting Jamaicans and paying for great service, I disagree that we should be strong armed into it or guilt tripped into "donating" twice after a meal!

Do you enjoy charities where you're being hit up every other minute you spend around the charity or one that understands you don't need to constantly give,give,give?!?

I always add a tip for my server. I am treated well by them and I like to reciprocate. I have seen them put the tips into a container and then they share it at the end of the day - and that's OK to me. There are so many people working whom we do not meet that they should receive a little extra too. I don't think that the wages are very high and since prices have increased I really don't know how some people manage. Perhaps I just like to help people but there's nothing wrong with that either.

Do you enjoy giving twice for the service received?

I agree that their wages are probably not very high, but at the end of the day that's also the case in the US.

Believe it or not the US isn't a paradise where everyone gets paid well for services rendered, I'd say that in certain sectors like restaurants US employees live day to day, much like in Jamaica.

I like to help people as well, that doesn't mean we should be FORCED to help people, if we want to tip the cook we can, there shouldn't be a mandatory "service" fee.

[Crusher]

Well in the past I felt I was 'entitled' to certain things just because I could afford to travel to Jamaica and pay for a room. The minute I stepped off the Resort and actually learned a bit about the country my feeling of entitlement subsided. I stay on the beach, frequent local establishments and try to help those that I consider family as much as I can. I am blessed to be allowed to vacation in such a wonderful place and if my money is the one thing that can show my appreciation then they are welcome to it. I can always earn more.

Thanks for the comment Bnewb.

[goldilocks]

I do not patronize the places that add a "service charge." I tip straight to the person who I wish to tip for service provided.

[Homebrewer]

^ but doesn't that really limit the places you can frequent?

[Bnewb]

^ but doesn't that really limit the places you can frequent?

Most definitely limits you...and eliminates a lot of great places too!

[NEGRILJAIL]

okay okay ..nuff said ..my 2 cents invariably gets made into change ..it is what it is ..just an opinion is all .. i'll pay the service charge ..and tip ..
no problem mon ..

[booger]

okay okay ..nuff said ..my 2 cents invariably gets made into change ..it is what it is ..just an opinion is all .. i'll pay the service charge ..and tip ..
no problem mon ..

Not fair you threw the white flag before I had a chance to add my two cents again you cheap a$$. LOL

[Beebeluv]

i love crushers attitude tword the whole thing. and rob is right. bottom line. hehe opinion is amazing tho... dont be afraid to be opinionated.

[SLP]

I always add a tip for my server. I am treated well by them and I like to reciprocate. I have seen them put the tips into a container and then they share it at the end of the day - and that's OK to me. There are so many people working whom we do not meet that they should receive a little extra too. I don't think that the wages are very high and since prices have increased I really don't know how some people manage. Perhaps I just like to help people but there's nothing wrong with that either.

[Bnewb]

FYI Blake...in case you don't know...
the average/minimum wage in jamaica is approximately $50.00us a week for a 40 hour work week...