When we arrived in the room I saw a sign on the wall next to the thermostat touting a QR code tipping service.
I was not inclined to give my charge card information to a random, unknown entity. However, I was curious how the system worked so I scanned the code which took me to the website. This is what I saw:
No matter how easy the hotel tried to make it I still was not inclined to use their service.
Five years ago today: Free labor
I suppose it is easy and it will get to the attendant safely. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAnd I think a lot of people no longer carry cash.
DeleteI believe in tipping, at restaurants and especially when I get my hair cut, but tipping really is kind of nuts now.
ReplyDeleteI agree that too many establishments ask for tips.
DeleteMy goodness. That is the amount I do leave, but I am not too happy to be told to do it.
ReplyDeleteThe sign does use the phrase "Should you wish to show appreciation...."
DeleteI've heard that some restaurants keep the tips that are left on a credit card. This looks like it could be abused by the hotel.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the business has to pay a fee for that credit card use. I always pay cash at restaurants for this reason. There is a slim profit margin in that business and I don't want them to be paying a fee for my food bill. No matter where I go, I always tip in cash.
DeleteOh boy. I heard its really easy to hack and then fake scam from QR codes.
ReplyDeleteI had heard that too.
DeleteWho is Daniel A? Your attendant was someone else. Are they printing a separate notice and account for each attendant? Waiter? Cleaner? Receptionist? Etc?
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Actually I have no idea who the room attendant was. There was no written communication from him or her.
DeleteI would much prefer to see people receive a proper living wage for the work they do rather than their inadequately paid labour lining the pockets of their employers.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteWe stay at the same hotel In San Mateo when we visit the kids, have done so for over 20 years now. I hand cash tips to dining room staff at the end of our stay and if I catch the housekeepers in the hall, I hand them cash. Catching the housekeepers is a bit harder, but I always give a larger amount to them when I do see them. I am not one to use these QR codes as I don't know just what they are able to connect to on my phone or my credit cards.
ReplyDeleteI use QR codes as little as possible, and never when it involves anything financial.
DeleteThey had to know how many people this would pis off! Haha!
ReplyDeleteSince many people don't carry cash I wonder if it's worth pissing off a few to get more tips.
DeleteI, like Strayer, have heard of QR Codes being hacked/fake scams. I generally leave money in the envelope left in the room for tipping and hope it gets to the right person. Interestingly enough, the complex removed all the signs they’d posted encouraging “lease here”. They now have a board with a QR Code out front, LOL.
ReplyDeleteThis hotel didn't have any type of room cleaner identification or way to safely leave a tip.
DeleteI wonder if the complex management did a survey that said all the 'cool kids' now want a QR code instead of talking to a real person, although with the demographic of your complex that sounds suspicious.
DeleteEveryone wants tips these days.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way
DeleteIt's be great if everyone could earn a living wage. There are way too many billionaires.
ReplyDeleteYep.
DeleteSigh.... We have to tip so much in the US. They don't do it in Japan. Is it because their workers are paid enough?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on not willing to share your personal information with strangers and with Debra absolutely that people should be paid appropriately enough to not look for extra kindness from anyone
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