Do you tip for showers?

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by BoyWander, Jul 22, 2012.

Do you tip for showers?

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    All of the time

    51 vote(s)
    22.9%
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    Once in a while, or if I have a $1 bill

    79 vote(s)
    35.4%
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    Never

    95 vote(s)
    42.6%
  1. BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    I figure since showers are (almost all of the time) free, do you ever leave a tip for the shower cleaner?

    I don't think they get paid very well, and I don't think I've ever met a bad shower cleaner. Even at Pilots and J's, they always seem happy to do their job, and if I happen to have a dollar bill in my wallet, I will leave it on the counter before I leave.
     
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  3. mg1224

    mg1224 Light Load Member

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    I will occasionally if the cleanliness of the shower and/or personal service exceed my basic expectations.
     
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  4. kwloo

    kwloo Medium Load Member

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    If I take a shower then I always leave a tip. But, I have requested my shower credit returned because I wouldn't take a shower in their dirty facilities.
     
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  5. wolfy7203

    wolfy7203 Light Load Member

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    Here's a tip.....Use Bleach it kills all this moldy stuff all over the walls!!
     
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  6. tirednaz

    tirednaz Heavy Load Member

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    I have walked out of more than one shower and demanded my credit returned. Especially when I see them use the towel of the guy before me to do the floor. It always amazes me to here the clerk say "well it's because we are busy" No it's called LAZY.

    Yes I will leave a tip if standards are met.
     
  7. Jorihe84

    Jorihe84 Road Train Member

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    They are paid hourly for that job. It's not tip based like a waitress/waiter.


    So, ummm, no..... Never...
     
  8. IceCreator

    IceCreator Medium Load Member

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    There are plenty of jobs that are hourly that can still receive tips. If i went into one that was kept plenty clean, i think theyd deserve a tip. Maybe it would motivate them to keep up the good job, rather than have someone leaving hair and grime everywhere.
     
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  9. MUSTANGGT

    MUSTANGGT Road Train Member

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    If it's a mom&pop type place, though becoming increasingly rare, that doesn't charge for shower even if no fuel purchase, I definitely will.
     
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  10. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    i always tip a dollar
    all the showers are better then salt water hose out on the deck of the boat
     
  11. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Uhh. Have you ever received a "TIP" from any receiver.

    Why should people get a tip if the are paid to do the job? If the job doesn't pay enough that you have to rely on the generosity of the other guy, time to look for another job.
    Yes, i know restaurant workers, ie waitress's work for tips. I am refering to everyone else that works by the hour.
     
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