Why the difference?

 

I stayed in a so-called five-star hotel (I choose not to mention the name here) few weeks ago in southern India. It was interesting what I noticed here one night. I came back to the hotel and went to a wash room. There were couple of housekeeping guys already there. There came in 2 non-asian indian nationals and washed their hands. When they were done, housekeeping guy just came around with a tray of hand towels and offered one to each. He then stood aside and I walked towards the wash basin, washed my hands and I managed with paper towel there. Why the difference? Was it taught to housekeeping people to do so? were they instructed like wise? Or is there some other reason?

6 Responses to “Why the difference?”

  1. likhitha Says:

    hi…i think there would be some other reason…no way that people are discriminated in 5-star hotels…

  2. ramsblog Says:

    Probably! – Or, perhaps it was a co-incidence then :)

  3. Nidhi Says:

    Hi Ram, 5 star or 7 star they treat non Asians as in the rich ppl who can give them tip of big amount. No doubt, they get preference everywhere.

    Cheers
    Nidhi

  4. ramsblog Says:

    Nidhi,
    That could be the reason. I noticed the difference when I tipped somebody at some other instance and at different place.
    I have another post being drafted with respect to tipping… and will post once it is complete.
    Ram

  5. Nidhi Says:

    Hi Ram, Seems you are writing a long post on tipping (kidding). If you have time, write a post.

    Cheers
    Nidhi

  6. ramsblog Says:

    hmmm… looks like I forgot about it, hehe…
    thank you, Nidhi – I will try posting it sometime :)

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