In what circumstances are tips insulting?

[travellor1]

By reading the posts I believe I got that RD$50 pesos for the maid would be ok.
Is this the same for porters and waiters?
In US I tip waiters 20%. But in hotels I don't have a set amount. It depends on the service.

What is the customary amount to tip.

Thank you............

[Bayx-**]

I had met a few people that won't take a tip. I know is almost unbelievable, but is true. I had noticed that there are two types here - those who have too much reputation and find it insulting and those who are so greedy they can't wait for a tip.

[JDJones]

When I go to Supermercado Nacional or Pricesmart, I always tip the bag kid either 50 or 100 pesos, depending on how much I buy.

It may not seem like much, but I've had some of them offer to push my cart around the store when I walk in the door, and I haven't unloaded a cart at the check out since I moved here.

They sure do remember who are the good tippers!

I've even had them offer to ride home with me and unload the car for me.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by JDJones

When I go to Supermercado Nacional or Pricesmart, I always tip the bag kid either 50 or 100 pesos, depending on how much I buy.

It may not seem like much, but I've had some of them offer to push my cart around the store when I walk in the door, and I haven't unloaded a cart at the check out since I moved here.

They sure do remember who are the good tippers!

I've even had them offer to ride home with me and unload the car for me.

Whow 100 pesos. That's probably what they earn per day. Boy I must look cheap with my 20 pesos. LOL

[leehall]

The only times I feel unsure about giving a 'tip', is when someone with bad BO walks by. I want say, 'look there's this product called 'Right Guard'', but don't want to risk a smack in the chops or worse.

[sylindr]

Originally Posted by JDJones

When I go to Supermercado Nacional or Pricesmart, I always tip the bag kid either 50 or 100 pesos, depending on how much I buy.

It may not seem like much, but I've had some of them offer to push my cart around the store when I walk in the door, and I haven't unloaded a cart at the check out since I moved here.

They sure do remember who are the good tippers!

I've even had them offer to ride home with me and unload the car for me.

so if you grocery shop in Canada or the U.S/ up tip 3-6 dollars to the bag boy??? that would get the attention of my bag boy in Canada and he makes a whole lot more than the bag boy in DR....no wonder they want to follow you home!!!! That is a huge tip!!! think about that...you are very generous to say the least!!!

[bachata]

three years ago I recived a tip of US. $ 140. for a ride from STI to POP, as I never used to count the money in front of the custumer, I got confuse when I count it. it is not usual to recive tips like this in my business, later I was thinking meabe he is paying for the return trip. but at that time 3:45 am it was no posible for me to contact the tour operator for whom I was working like a subcontractor, next day I called the tour operator and they told me that this custumer is a very rich man from texas US. and this is the way he usually tips the drivers. This is higher tip I've ever recived as usually my custumer tip me Us. $ 5. / 10./ 20./ 30. and some time 50. depending in the services they request from me.

JJ.

[cuas]

Originally Posted by leehall

The only times I feel unsure about giving a 'tip', is when someone with bad BO walks by. I want say, 'look there's this product called 'Right Guard'', but don't want to risk a smack in the chops or worse.

Most people wit BO has a medical condition called TMAU. It is not about deodorant or taking showers. Some does not even know that they smell because they are used to it. At careplace.com you can find out how many people kill themself or are depressed because of this condition. It is very hard for them to keep a job and/or to have a social life.
Some people has asthma but it does not isolate you.
Some people has sinus but it does not isolate you.
People has different medical conditions but you cannot smell it like TMAU.

[leehall]

Originally Posted by cuas

Most people wit BO has a medical condition called TMAU. It is not about deodorant or taking showers. Some does not even know that they smell because they are used to it. At careplace.com you can find out how many people kill themself or are depressed because of this condition. It is very hard for them to keep a job and/or to have a social life.
Some people has asthma but it does not isolate you.
Some people has sinus but it does not isolate you.
People has different medical conditions but you cannot smell it like TMAU.

jeez....i was being facetious. I have access to Wikipedia as well

[boricuaonline]

Is the 10% service charge a tip or is another dominican tax? Hotels and restaurants usually charge the 16% itbis plus the 10%.