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Dominican Republic Tipping

cimmel

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I am leaving Sunday for a trip to the Dominican Republic. Who should be tipped and how much should the tip be?
 

Sullco2

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Tipping

Look at your restaurant "cuentas" and most will include an onerous 26% combined VAT and service charge. Ten % is for servers and all other restaurant employees; 16% goes to government. Decide if your service warranted more for server. At airport you may be accosted by porters who believe their tip is whatever they can shame you into--give them what you give baggage guys at home and be VERY firm. Some airports have control over these bandits and some don't. Housekeeping should be tipped at least $2 per day and more if it is a condo or apartment. Tip them each day not at end of stay.
 
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