[casino_comps] Re: Tipping

--- In casino_comps@yahoogroups.com, "Terrie" <luv4ubaskets@...> wrote:
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> Anyway, while we are talking about the Venetian, please enlighten me. I was
> order drinks from the server. It seems the drink service was really slow
> while I was there for 5 days. The issue is I tipped the waitress $1.00 for
> a coke or coffee and $2.00 for a drink. I encountered 2 servers that didn't
> think my tip was good enough apparently. I handed her a dollar and she
> looked at the dollar and hesitated before she took it. That was a clue she
> wasn't happy with my tip. And she wasn't smiling and didn't say thank you.
> I almost put it back in my pocket. The same thing happened with another
> server for a drink I gave her $2.00 and she did the same thing. This only
> happened to me at the Venetian. What is going on? I always tip that amount
> whether they are slow or not. Am I missing something here? Am I suppose to
> tip more at places like the Venetian/Palazzo, Wynn and Bellagio? I value
> your opinions, please let me know if I am not tipping enough.
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You opened a big can of worms here and I will be happy to stir the pot.

I spend quite a bit of time in casinos, and have ordered lots of drinks (alcohol and non). I typically tip $1 per drink, sometimes if I get a bottle of water with something else like a coke, I may only tip $1 total. I cant remember the last time I thought the waitress considered this a low tip. I dont come to vegas much at all and do believe the waitresses in vegas are spoiled and have high expectations compared to other cities. Lets do some math here. If I can carry about 15-20 drinks on my tray and do about 3 rounds per hour. If each drink brings in $1, I make about $50 per hour cash. Sure there are a few that tip less (or none) but there are those that tip more.

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