In Reply to: silly questions about tipping posted by vanillabean on Monday, 22. March 2010 at 14:21 Bali Time:
I love the staff in the small hotel I stay in. I always travel by myself and they look after me and look out for me. I take over a few boxes of chocolates for them all to share at beginning. I don't leave tip everyday but every few days. Depending on what I have on me it is usually 10-20,000 rp left on pillow. Once I forgot to take it off bench and put on pillow and it was still there when I got back. I always have change lying around and it is never touched. I like doing it and while it is only a small amount, I am sure they can do something with it. When leaving I try to give everyone a little extra. They let me leave a box full of things at hotel for future visits and look after it so I don't mind tipping at all. I love getting back to my room where everything smells clean and fresh and the bed is freshly made, so I am very happy to give them a small tip. I don't expect anything extra for doing this, I am just happy to show them that I appreciate their efforts.