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Top Hotel Etiquette Tips to Leave the Best Impression

1. leave the tip.

Staying overnight in the hotel, be prepared to leave tips. The higher the standard, the more pennies you will have to share. You don't have to tip enormous amounts, but it's important to know who and when to tip:
parking valet - on a pick-up and drop-off of your car,
doorman - at the beginning and the end of the stay,
porter - when the luggage is delivered to the room,
concierge - at the end of the stay,
waiter / waitress - when paying the bill,
cleaning staff - every time cleaning takes place (it's best to leave the money in a visible place).
Of course, you are not obliged to leave a tip when a staff member doesn't deserve it, i.e. because of behaving badly or ignoring you. You can then report the incident to the hotel manager, at the same time being calm and justifying your complaint accordingly.


2. make the bed.

3. say hello.

It's good to say hello to every visitor with whom you share your accommodation every time you see them. In the end you will be neighbors for the lenght of a stay! Pay attention if you travel with your children so that they always say "good morning" first. And although the service should be the first to welcome guests, don't ignore the staff: if necessary, say hello first and always respond to the welcoming shout out.


4. Be firm but calm

When problems arise and your frustration reaches its zenith, try to take a few deep breaths before you start shouting at the receptionist. Probably it is not her fault that you are not satisfied with your stay, so when things start to turn dirty, talk to the manager first and explain what's wrong. If none of the service, or worse, the owners of the facility ignores you, you can always use the help of the internet and leave a negative opinion. Besides, you certainly will not recommend this place to any of your friends, so they will lose potential clients anyway.


5. smile.

When everything is fine, show it by smiling to everyone. Thanks to a hearty smile, you'll get people who will remember you as a positive and lovable person. Such guests are like gold and trained staff know that they should be given special care. So don't be surprised if, for example, you get the best table in the restaurant just for your bright smile.


6. dress appropriately.

7. Take care of the furnishing.

Objects in a hotel room are obviously not yours, so you should take care of them. Use them as if they were your own home's equipment, which you hope will serve you for years. Most often, we destroy something of our own stupidity, so it is worth thinking twice before we start jumping on the bed, put a hot straightener on the counter in the bathroom, or we will dance on the carpet with a colorful drink in our hands.
However, if you do any damage, the hotel will certainly charge you with a sufficiently high amount, so it is better not to risk it and just be careful.


8. do not make noise.

Try to behave as quietly as possible. Unfortunately, most places do not have soundproof walls and noise spread out in all neighboring rooms. Be especially sensitive during the night hours, because the hotel service, or the owners of the guesthouse have the right to throw you out of the facility without refund if you can't behave well. If you have a problem with noisy neighbors, talk to them or report it to the right person. Under no circumstances compete with them, who can be louder!


9. ba careful with alcohol.


The above tips seem obvious, but very often we fall into the holiday trap of total freedom and doing whatever we like. Remember, therefore, that apart from other guests, staff members are at work, so they should be respected. Most people also identify holidays with relaxation, and preferably rest in peaceful surroundings, among the well-behaved and nice people.

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