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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those of you who leave cash in the room daily for housekeepers, do they always take it?

It seems like housekeeping would be trained not to touch cash that’s lying around in the room. Unless they know for sure it’s for them - like it’s in a marked envelope - I would imagine cash goes untouched?

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I tip daily and always leave a short note with the cash.  Something like, thanks for keeping our room clean. Then they know the money is for them.  If I need something extra I will also put it in the note.
One time in India I left a note about how I loved the towel animal from housekeeping.  Each day of my trip he left me a bigger and better one. It was great fun to come back to after a long day at work. 
If they provide drinks I want them to come in and bring me more water, or whatever the amenity is.

Am I obligated to tip, no? But I think it is a nice gesture and I feel it gets me excellent service.  I am not saying everyone doesn't get great service but when you go out of your way for them, they will go out of their way for you.  On my last work trip it seemed my colleague and I got different amenity kits.  Mine was always a bit nicer. She still got what she was entitled to, but I got just a bit more.  It is not the primary reason I do it, but its good karma coming back to me.   If I didn't use house keeping I would tip once on the last day.

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