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Old Jan 1st 2011 | 6:02 am
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Hi All,

I have just arrived in Houston and for the next 3 mths my employer has arranged for me to stay in temp accom until I can find somewhere to live. I am staying in a self contained apartment managed by Murphys Corporate Lodging.

I understand that they arrange for a housekeeper to come in 1-2 times per week to lean apartment. I'm guessing that it would be normal to leave a few dollars tip each day for the housekeeper ???

Also, what about the person who has been assigned to me to help me settle in to Houston and find a place to rent, etc... Would you provide a tip for them at completion of their service ?

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Originally Posted by Julia_10
I'm guessing that it would be normal to leave a few dollars tip each day for the housekeeper ???
Yes.


Would you provide a tip for them at completion of their service ?
I would, yes.

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Old Jan 1st 2011 | 12:41 pm
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Also, what about the person who has been assigned to me to help me settle in to Houston and find a place to rent, etc... Would you provide a tip for them at completion of their service ?
Depends....they're probably being paid a pretty decent wedge of cash, so you shouldn't feel obliged unless they've done an especially good job of it and certainly not if they've paid a pigs ear out of it.
 
Old Jan 1st 2011 | 12:55 pm
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Cheers for the advice.

So - Yes tip the housecleaner and maybe consider tipping the relocation consultant depending on I feel about the level of service provided.
 

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