Hi All
I'm spending 2 weeks in the Iberostar Costa Dorada in June but hope to get out and about a bit too.
Can I ask about wages? I know when we go to Egypt we often take pens and paper which are really welcomed by everyone, adults and waiters included. We used to take pens for the children but soon found the adults wanted them too. We also take baby clothes for the orpahnage.
We are always told that people only earn $20 a week including hotel staff unless they get tips, and I never really know if it's true. I often wonder what is true and what is rumour and would hate to cause offence by offering something pretty worthless.
I gave a good quality pen (as well as tips) to the chap that looked after the beach towels in Egypt. He seemed absolutely delighted but there's still a bit of me that thinks it's something that could be really offensive (done out of ignorance) if offered to some-one who earns more.
I feel it could be similar in DR.
What sort of money would people in the hotel make, room maids, waiters etc?
Would they appreciate things in addition to tips? What about clothes? We are always told in Tunisia to leave behind any unwanted clothes for the maids. Again, I can imagine it sometimes being welcome but sometimes being very offensive.
All comments appreciated.
Gay C (Mrs)
I'm spending 2 weeks in the Iberostar Costa Dorada in June but hope to get out and about a bit too.
Can I ask about wages? I know when we go to Egypt we often take pens and paper which are really welcomed by everyone, adults and waiters included. We used to take pens for the children but soon found the adults wanted them too. We also take baby clothes for the orpahnage.
We are always told that people only earn $20 a week including hotel staff unless they get tips, and I never really know if it's true. I often wonder what is true and what is rumour and would hate to cause offence by offering something pretty worthless.
I gave a good quality pen (as well as tips) to the chap that looked after the beach towels in Egypt. He seemed absolutely delighted but there's still a bit of me that thinks it's something that could be really offensive (done out of ignorance) if offered to some-one who earns more.
I feel it could be similar in DR.
What sort of money would people in the hotel make, room maids, waiters etc?
Would they appreciate things in addition to tips? What about clothes? We are always told in Tunisia to leave behind any unwanted clothes for the maids. Again, I can imagine it sometimes being welcome but sometimes being very offensive.
All comments appreciated.
Gay C (Mrs)
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