In Reply to: R10000-20000 on pillow every day eom posted by Bintangluke on Monday, 22. March 2010 at 17:46 Bali Time:
On my first day I give 50 000 Rupiahs each to the room cleaner, a few staff at the restaurant and also to some of the staff at the pool counter - with a similar follow-up later into my stay.
It works wonders. Both those who got something and those who did not get anything the first day will bend forwards, backwards and sideways to make me feel even more comfortable and happier.
Never mind, I get as many extra bottles of water as I want and fresh towels to the room in the afternoon as well as in the morning, the best table in the restaurant and a nice, quiet place by the pool, with a towel or two waiting for me on the favourite chair, when I come there after a splendid breakfast.
Call it tips or bribes but the system never fails. Staff also mysteriously remembers those who never give anything at all. Those stingy types get the (lack of) service they so well deserve.
So be generous, do always help to put food on the table of the staff wherever your travels take you.