Tipping at All-Inclusive Resorts

[JLSawmam]

I don’t think they mind at all. They prefer a 100 pesos to a one Dollar, don’t you think?
Stop thinking the dollar is a status symbol or something, it’s just money.
And do not give them Euro coins please.

I have seen enough people put US currency in their cell phone protector that I assume it's a status symbol of some kind. Maybe they do the same with some other foreign currencies or DR pesos but I haven't noticed that. Should it be a status symbol? In my mind, no. It's also a status symbol for younger men to leave the big sticker on the bills of their baseball caps...don't understand that one either. And yes,100 pesos or one dollar is just simple math as others have mentioned.

 

[AlterEgo]

I have seen enough people put US currency in their cell phone protector that I assume it's a status symbol of some kind. Maybe they do the same with some other foreign currencies or DR pesos but I haven't noticed that.

I had to smile when I read this, because my oldest grandson keeps a 200 peso bill in his (clear) phone case. He likes the Mirabel photo and the color of the bill. People are always asking him what it is.

 

[cavok]

Yes it will, but a $10 bill will make them even happier. And they get a lot of them and a lot higher too..............

A a $1000 peso note will make them still happier.

 

[Fulano2]

I have seen enough people put US currency in their cell phone protector that I assume it's a status symbol of some kind. Maybe they do the same with some other foreign currencies or DR pesos but I haven't noticed that. Should it be a status symbol? In my mind, no. It's also a status symbol for younger men to leave the big sticker on the bills of their baseball caps...don't understand that one either. And yes,100 pesos or one dollar is just simple math as others have mentioned.

I wonder where you see these people with dollar notes in their phone.
It must be this :

Amazon.com

We have a huge family with a lot of cousins and nephew etc and this is the first I hear of this phenomenon.

 

[cavok]

I wonder where you see these people with dollar notes in their phone.
It must be this :

Amazon.com

We have a huge family with a lot of cousins and nephew etc and this is the first I hear of this phenomenon.

That makes two of us. I don't know of any Dominican that thinks there anything special about dollar bills except maybe a Benjamin(?).

 

[Aguaita29]

I have seen enough people put US currency in their cell phone protector that I assume it's a status symbol of some kind. Maybe they do the same with some other foreign currencies or DR pesos but I haven't noticed that. Should it be a status symbol? In my mind, no. It's also a status symbol for younger men to leave the big sticker on the bills of their baseball caps...don't understand that one either. And yes,100 pesos or one dollar is just simple math as others have mentioned.

There are cell phone cases with that design.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

There are cell phone cases with that design.

Yup and they go with the naked lady silkscreen plastic covered seat design for the 100 dollar moto boys!

 

[Big]

Yup and they go with the naked lady silkscreen plastic covered seat design for the 100 dollar moto boys!

I always like the N.Y Yankee logo haircut sculpted into the scalp.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I always like the N.Y Yankee logo haircut sculpted into the scalp.

Iconic

 

[Fulano2]

There are cell phone cases with that design.

I posted it #144

 

[JLSawmam]

I wonder where you see these people with dollar notes in their phone.
It must be this :

Amazon.com

We have a huge family with a lot of cousins and nephew etc and this is the first I hear of this phenomenon.

If I'm ever fooled into thinking that's a real $100 in someone's phone case, just shoot me. Nobody's gonna cut out the corner of a real one for their camera! As far as others not noticing this, maybe it's a North Coast trend (LOL)

 

[jd426]

If I'm ever fooled into thinking that's a real $100 in someone's phone case, just shoot me. Nobody's gonna cut out the corner of a real one for their camera! As far as others not noticing this, maybe it's a North Coast trend (LOL)

The 100 bill with Blue stripe has so many safety features , one would have to be a Fool to accept a fake one .
the best of which is the paper clip test . No way a fake one passes that test. Just learned about it not that long ago.

 

[AlterEgo]

Back to tipping at AI resorts please

 

[johne]

Back to tipping at AI resorts please

Pronto!! Only 43 more posts on this subject 'till 200!! We can do it folks..

 

[Fulano2]

Back to tipping at AI resorts please

Yes a 100 Dollar is just too much.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

and the beat does on 155

 

[RDKNIGHT]

That is a figment of your warped brain. https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/heres-who-are-the-worst-tippers

“Bob, your knowledge is impressive, but remember that there’s always room for learning and growth. Let’s keep an open mind!” 😊

 

[Winkeladvocat]

Not sure where you are from, but in the USA restaurant owners get away with paying their waiters way below minimum wage and therefore tipping is absolutely mandatory.

 

[jd426]

Not sure where you are from, but in the USA restaurant owners get away with paying their waiters way below minimum wage and therefore tipping is absolutely mandatory.

Mandatory ?
As in you legally have to tip ?
I dont think so .. you can leave a Penny and walk out the door , no one can stop you .

But in the DR , you legally have to pay the 18% Tax, which includes such fees.

 

[NanSanPedro]

Mandatory ?
As in you legally have to tip ?
I dont think so .. you can leave a Penny and walk out the door , no one can stop you .

But in the DR , you legally have to pay the 18% Tax, which includes such fees.

Are you sure about that? The ITBIS is 18% and it goes to the govt to waste. The 10% is the gratuity which is added on where service may be given.