Huh. Okay, thanks.
Do wonder sometimes, how people handle similar situations elsewhere.
May be unintentionally signalling; empty glass, plate, basket, etc.
You really should have been tipping the housekeepers before that... I think people not realizing is why hotels started putting out the envelopes.
I can receive tips when I transport guests and don't find it demeaning in the slightest. I get a nice enough paycheck as well, but definitely appreciate when a guest rewards me personally for providing a service they value.
Does let workers partly get around the restriction on working that minimum wage places, so I'm pretty neutral as to whether it being factored into minimum wage is really all that bad. Promoting a living wage would be a ton better honestly.