Shower tipping.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Landincoldfire, Oct 6, 2016.

  1. Landincoldfire

    Landincoldfire Heavy Load Member

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    For the past few years I've been leaving tips for a nicely cleaned shower. I figure those guys can't be getting paid much to clean up after me. Besides straighten things up. I'll toss 3 - 5 bucks on the sink if the shower was clean.

    Just wondering if this is rare. Tipping that is and not a clean shower.
     
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  3. 6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    $1 or $2 what I leave
     
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  4. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    I never tip for showers.
    But if it makes you feel good, do it.
    But don't look down on us regular people that don't tip certain Truck stop employees. Why not tip the cashier?
     
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  5. DrummingTrucker

    DrummingTrucker Medium Load Member

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    I try to tip if it's clean..then there was that one T.A. with the roaches and ants crawling on the floor...
     
  6. Sublime

    Sublime Road Train Member

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    It never even occurred to me to tip the shower cleaner. Not that I will now that someone brought it up.
     
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  7. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I'm sure they get paid the same wage as McDonald's if not better. Or the turnover rate would be as high as truckers. After all. They aren't working for tips like waitresses and waiters. But it's a nice thought. Who doesn't like money?
     
  8. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    Why? Showers and everything else on the road aren't expensive enough as it is?
     
  9. Chinatown

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    They should tip us for stopping by.
     
  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I do it. I usually only go to full service truck stops. If the shower person is diligent (you know...greet you, ask if you need an extra towel and say something like "Sir, you can leave the door open and the towels on the floor), I have to tip. I appreciate the service. I appreciate a full service truck stop. At those other places, the desk clerks have to clean the showers. So you have these long lines for showers, AND you have longer waits for showers. And yes, I will give a pretty cashier a 'pretty girl tip.'
     
  11. AbbandonZK

    AbbandonZK Light Load Member

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    I've seen those guys use the big towels to clean toilets in Moriarty, NM. They get nothing.
     
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