Tipping As a Business Strategy

Webillian.id-Tipping is a strange practice because it is common and expected in some professions and not at all in others. As adults, we are used to tipping in our daily activities in our business and personal lives.

However, when it comes to tipping on a business trip, it’s a good idea to consider using tips as a common courtesy regarding your business trip and how they can be used to your advantage during your trip. To do this, think of tipping as exercise and why we tip. Most of the time we do this out of necessity. If we think about how we tip, it’s in a context where tips are part of a server’s income and we want to help someone who does a great job for us.

Tipping As a Business Strategy

But one of the best justifications for a tip is to establish a low-level business relationship with the server so you can expect good service when you need it again. In the course of work, you develop many short-term relationships. But you want the best from them that can make your trip and stay enjoyable and smooth.

So if there’s a hotel restaurant you’ll eat at every day, you know you’ll meet that waiter and restaurant staff again. A good tipping policy can ensure that your service will be at its best every time you dine at this restaurant. The same principle applies to leaving a small tip for the cleaners who take care of your room.

I had a situation in a good hotel where I wanted the staff to leave me more than one can to make coffee in the coffee maker in my room each day. Sure, I can go out and buy my own coffee. But on a business trip, you’re dependent on your service delivery so you can focus on your mission. So I left a note for the cleaning crew with great advice. Every day I have more than the number of cans of coffee left for me. Everyone wins in this case.

Tipping is not a difficult skill to master. When tipping a meal, you can tip directly on your bill. Now when you order room service, there may be questions about whether you should instruct the delivery person to bring the food. Room service often charges a fee for the service. So in theory, you shouldn’t tip the person. But remember, you may want good service the following nights or on future stays. So tipping that delivery person just to make sure they know you appreciate good service makes sense.

When tipping a taxi driver or hotel concierge, it’s a good idea to fold the cash in the palm of your hand and give it to him in the form of a handshake. If they are holding the door for you, they will look down to see you lean as your hand moves out. This moment of connection is important so that they see you and know that you recognize their good service and remember you for future reference.

The tip amount is pretty standard. 15% is the standard tip for most meals or for taxi trips. $1 per bag is the standard for a concierge or butler who helps you carry your bags. Now, if you only have one bag, it might be a good idea to add more. Don’t flip with change, always with folded notes.

Preparing tips when traveling is part of your preparation. You should make sure you have plenty of small bills even before you leave for the airport, as you usually need to tip the driver and waiter at the airport or even the flight attendant on the plane if you buy a drink from him (or from him). As your business journey progresses, keep an eye on your finances so you have plenty of spare cash for additional tips. Business travel is a tip-intensive experience and you should be prepared not to embarrass yourself or reward those who make your trip more enjoyable during the trip.