Tipping in Jamaica

[Lizk23]

Thanks! good to know i'll probably do the same.

[Vaneska]

thats a great idea!! i am so going to do that for my wedding!

Originally Posted by Catalyst 

Sounds like a good plan to me. Tipping is such a grey area because you never know what or how much is appropriate, or at least I don't!

My personal rule is in instances where gratuity is already included I tend to give tips on top of the already charged gratuity only if the person performing the service exceeds my expectations.

Otherwise I tend to go with 15% as a standard and go up or down based on level of service.

I would include a little extra in your budget for further tips and then award them - or not- as you feel is warrented.

I think I saw a really good idea in another thread where a bride made up cards with the extra tips in them and handed them out - or not- as needed.

hope that helps!
-Kay

[Vaneska]

thats a great idea!! i am so going to do that for my wedding!

Originally Posted by Catalyst 

Sounds like a good plan to me. Tipping is such a grey area because you never know what or how much is appropriate, or at least I don't!

My personal rule is in instances where gratuity is already included I tend to give tips on top of the already charged gratuity only if the person performing the service exceeds my expectations.

Otherwise I tend to go with 15% as a standard and go up or down based on level of service.

I would include a little extra in your budget for further tips and then award them - or not- as you feel is warrented.

I think I saw a really good idea in another thread where a bride made up cards with the extra tips in them and handed them out - or not- as needed.

hope that helps!
-Kay

[Jules23]

its definatly not required to tip extra but you always want to reward someone for their good service (above and beyond). Its best to carry alot of $1 bills - tip your doorman, maids, room service and bartenders.... they will remember you throughout your stay and make it that much better for you. A little bit goes along way! 

[tross84]

great thread ladies...lots of good tips

 

[ohaske]

this is good. I appreciate this thread alot because I never thought about it.

[Kristin Ri]

very helpful, thanks