I'll be coming to D.R. for our first visit since taking possession of our new condo. During the few times I've rented condos in complexes in Cortecito / P.C. for vacations, there have always been guys who help around the complex, (carrying luggage, going to pick up water bottles, other various stuff). I don't know what their "official" jobs are... (as if such a thing exists, LOL)... like security, handyman, chief cook and bottle washer... etc. I've always wondered what the appropriate tip for various services should be... don't want to over tip or be a cheapskate.
In Oct. we met a couple who own a unit in a complex not far from us, and their practice was to tip their guy, who took (VERY good) care of them, the equivalent of $20 - 25 U.S. in one lump sum tip at the end of their stay, (or periodically over longer stays). They've had their place for several years, so have an established relationship with the guy, (sometimes giving him dinner, etc.)
ANYWAY... I know there's a WIDE range of thoughts and feelings about tipping in general, and this is a specialized situation; but I'd like to hear what some of you have to suggest.
In Oct. we met a couple who own a unit in a complex not far from us, and their practice was to tip their guy, who took (VERY good) care of them, the equivalent of $20 - 25 U.S. in one lump sum tip at the end of their stay, (or periodically over longer stays). They've had their place for several years, so have an established relationship with the guy, (sometimes giving him dinner, etc.)
ANYWAY... I know there's a WIDE range of thoughts and feelings about tipping in general, and this is a specialized situation; but I'd like to hear what some of you have to suggest.