I am an expert in nonverbal speaking and consulting in the hotel
industry and train hotel staff on nonverbal communication and guest interaction.
I know how hard the housekeeping staff works. It is really
backbreaking work all day long.
Though modestly priced motels and hotels staff don’t expect
you to tip, you can.
If you are staying at mid-range and or higher priced
properties and you are pleased with how nice the room looks and or if you
receive turn down service or extra service such as more towels leave a tip.
Calculate a percentage of your bill before the tax. Tip 5
percent for everyday customer service and going higher for exceptional
service. Or simply tip them what you would your bellman.
You can fold the tip into the hotel stationary where you can
say thank you and or leave it folded or placed nicely near the glasses or
bottled water so they know you left it for them.
Also I know the staff appreciates it when you say hello and
make eye contact in the halls with them. Often we pretend the housekeeping
staff is invisible. Your day and their day can be nicer by saying hello.Don’t hesitate just because you are not sure if they speak
English. Everyone can see your kind nonverbal behavior even if they don’t
understand the words.
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Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
