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BradSawyer · 07-07-2009, 12:56 PM

I am going back to Aruba again, and have not found not how much to leave for tips. Every bar or restaurant I went to included a %16 percent tip. But when the bill was brought to my table it was marked in bold black letters for another tip. Everywhere in the world I have gone to so far, when the tip is included , that was it. But if you tip another %20 on top of the %16 then Aruba becomes very expensive and you are tipping %36 percent . I ask a few times, and was told the the bar/restaurant/hotel collects these tips, keeps them, and does not give them to the employee's, and this was upsetting to me. I have ask other people who have visited Aruba and all have said it made their trip unfomfortable also.

Any help in this area please.

Thanks,
Brad

*Andrea J.* · 07-07-2009, 01:38 PM

check out these threads

andrea

http://www.aruba.com/forum/search.php?searchid=300227

TomFrederick · 07-07-2009, 02:59 PM

>>>> "was told the the bar/restaurant/hotel collects these tips, keeps them, and does not give them to the employee's"
------ Usually the person who is stating that is a server there expecting another tip. From good sources that 15 or 16% is split between all the help.
This means servers, bus people, cooks, cleaners, ...... If the service is great I leave 5% in cash so I know the server gets it that day.
>>>> " and this was upsetting to me"
------ Don't let it. If you go back to Aruba again can give you a list of restaurants that want your business without any of that.

qlaval · 07-07-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

....what we have always done is if the service is we add another 10% of the original bill MINUS the already added in tip.
andrea

?? Hum... Got an example....

*Andrea J.* · 07-07-2009, 08:07 PM

ya i am as clear as mud right?

ex:
my dinner bill for 3 of us at RESTAURANT is $100
the add in that the restaurant adds in automatically is $15%

so they present the bill to me and it is for $115.
i add an additional 5% or 10% based on the $100

andrea

qlaval · 07-07-2009, 08:19 PM

I see

Thanks for explaining Andrea.

*Andrea J.* · 07-07-2009, 08:25 PM

as ricky said to lucy "Lucy, you got some "splaining to do".

lucy

lrealnurse · 02-28-2010, 11:45 AM

If I take a jeep tour and they provide pick up to and from the hotel, does one tip the driver? Just curious and I know everyone has different opinions, just wanted some advice on the subject.

Thanks
Lisa

danadog56 · 02-28-2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrealnurse

If I take a jeep tour and they provide pick up to and from the hotel, does one tip the driver? Just curious and I know everyone has different opinions, just wanted some advice on the subject.

Thanks
Lisa

Lisa,
I would say if you are happy with the driver and are comfortable giving him a tip then go for it....once or twice we have been picked up and the driver barely nodded to us as we got on, no tip there...other times the driver talked and asked us about our trips, how many times weve been to the island, etc...he got a tip.....
Whether it is expected or not I go by how I am treated.....same as for the waiter/waitress' when we eat out...I have no problem reduced a tip to almost nothing if the service is poor.....it's their job and if they chose that job they should do it to the best of their ability...for whatever reason they chose the job ....

uncle dave · 03-01-2010, 06:53 AM

agree with danadog, $5--$10

07-07-2009, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
BradSawyer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	Can someone help me on what is the proper tipping amount I am going back to Aruba again, and have not found not how much to leave for tips. Every bar or restaurant I went to included a %16 percent tip. But when the bill was brought to my table it was marked in bold black letters for another tip. Everywhere in the world I have gone to so far, when the tip is included , that was it. But if you tip another %20 on top of the %16 then Aruba becomes very expensive and you are tipping %36 percent . I ask a few times, and was told the the bar/restaurant/hotel collects these tips, keeps them, and does not give them to the employee's, and this was upsetting to me. I have ask other people who have visited Aruba and all have said it made their trip unfomfortable also. Any help in this area please. Thanks, Brad Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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07-07-2009, 01:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	check out these threads andrea http://www.aruba.com/forum/search.php?searchid=300227 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

07-07-2009, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
TomFrederick Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Aruba, cruises, Posts: 298	>>>> "was told the the bar/restaurant/hotel collects these tips, keeps them, and does not give them to the employee's" ------ Usually the person who is stating that is a server there expecting another tip. From good sources that 15 or 16% is split between all the help. This means servers, bus people, cooks, cleaners, ...... If the service is great I leave 5% in cash so I know the server gets it that day. >>>> " and this was upsetting to me" ------ Don't let it. If you go back to Aruba again can give you a list of restaurants that want your business without any of that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Last edited by TomFrederick; 07-07-2009 at 03:03 PM.

07-07-2009, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	ya i am as clear as mud right? ex: my dinner bill for 3 of us at RESTAURANT is $100 the add in that the restaurant adds in automatically is $15% so they present the bill to me and it is for $115. i add an additional 5% or 10% based on the $100 andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

07-07-2009, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	I see Thanks for explaining Andrea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

07-07-2009, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	as ricky said to lucy "Lucy, you got some "splaining to do". lucy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

02-28-2010, 11:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
lrealnurse Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere there is a beach and water Posts: 253 Images: 3	If I take a jeep tour and they provide pick up to and from the hotel, does one tip the driver? Just curious and I know everyone has different opinions, just wanted some advice on the subject. Thanks Lisa Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ First trip to Aruba down; many more to come Lisa

03-01-2010, 06:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
uncle dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: seaport casino Posts: 113 Images: 19	agree with danadog, $5--$10 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ [SIGPIC]Augusta !