IMO, one of the statements below is highly inaccurate.......and it's
NOT the one posted by Jean, our VP Queen! {{O:
I don't believe that most logical people (who are not just looking
for an excuse not to part with a little money) think that giving a
cooperative and friendly host a small gift, could be construed as
a "bribe". More likely (at least with my friends who graciously tip
and gift) it is a polite gesture of the player's appreciation and
gratitude, for a job well done.
If, as a result of gifting a host with a token of appreciation, the
host goes just a little further for that player, so be it. It's
human nature to try to do things for those who are especially kind
to us. I see nothing wrong or unfair with this either.
I don't give a flying fig whether anyone else is a "stiff",
a "george", or any degree between those opposites. We are all
entitled to live by our own code of ethics. But as far as I'm
concerned, some of the happy, warm feeling I derive from a nice VP
win, would be lacking if I was not also generous with the casino
personnel who arranged my comped stay, or are present at the
propitious time of a jackpot win.
~Babe~
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, "Jean Scott" <queenofcomps@...> wrote:
Granting comps by a host is not an exact science and there is almost
always a RANGE of comps available for various play levels. I have
always said that tipping a host will usually get you to the top of
that range. And also a gruff, demanding attitude will keep you at
the bottom of the range................
Cogno wrote:
<<I can't imagine why anyone would tip a casino host, who is
reviewed and often compensated for your playing and staying in his
casino, other than as a bribe to get more benefits than they are
entitled to................