Sundiego Posted October 19, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Staying at Albergo del Senato 5 nights pre-cruise (thanks Cruisemom and others!!) I get that Italy does not have the same tipping culture as we do in America. But if we are asking the concierge to make dinner reservations 2 or 3 times... tip or no tip? Thanks! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted October 19, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I'm curious why you question whether this particular service would be exempt from the general rule? Making dinner reservations is a basic job responsibility for a concierge, so you're not asking them to go "above and beyond" in your service. Now, if they got you a place in a Michelin starred restaurant with a three month waiting list, that's an accomplishment that even an Italian might acknowledge, but simply making a phone call is barely the definition of meeting minimum job requirements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundiego Posted October 19, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, euro cruiser said: I'm curious why you question whether this particular service would be exempt from the general rule? Making dinner reservations is a basic job responsibility for a concierge, so you're not asking them to go "above and beyond" in your service. Now, if they got you a place in a Michelin starred restaurant with a three month waiting list, that's an accomplishment that even an Italian might acknowledge, but simply making a phone call is barely the definition of meeting minimum job requirements. Thank you for this! I guess this question popped into my mind because I read so much about the stellar service at this hotel, so wanted to be prepared. But I understand what you are saying and appreciate you reinforcing the obvious 🙂 Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted October 19, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Sundiego said: Thank you for this! I guess this question popped into my mind because I read so much about the stellar service at this hotel, so wanted to be prepared. But I understand what you are saying and appreciate you reinforcing the obvious 🙂 Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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