Friday, March 09, 2007
03/2007: Giving tips & gifts in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is mostly still a very poor country with a pitifully low minimum wage. If you can afford the luggage space, take a selection of small gifts to give to the maids; childrens’ clothing, crayons, pencils, small toy cars, dolls and anything connected with baseball are always welcome, also lipsticks, nail varnish and make-up. A small cash tip in US dollars is a nice and welcome way to show your appreciation at the end of your trip. It’s a good idea if leaving gifts to write a small note, so that the person on the receiving end has something to show security if challenged.
If you intend going on an outback safari (well worth it) which visits a village school, then pencils, pens and exercise books are always welcome.
The Dominican Republic is mostly still a very poor country with a pitifully low minimum wage. If you can afford the luggage space, take a selection of small gifts to give to the maids; childrens’ clothing, crayons, pencils, small toy cars, dolls and anything connected with baseball are always welcome, also lipsticks, nail varnish and make-up. A small cash tip in US dollars is a nice and welcome way to show your appreciation at the end of your trip. It’s a good idea if leaving gifts to write a small note, so that the person on the receiving end has something to show security if challenged.
If you intend going on an outback safari (well worth it) which visits a village school, then pencils, pens and exercise books are always welcome.
# posted by hotelreviewer @ 12:40 pm 
