Category Archives: Bellman Stuff
The Proposal
Interacting with human beings in intimate arenas can get quite uncomfortable at times. Beyond the masks and walls, and after a little bit of alcohol and drugs the true person comes forth. Sadl......
Priceless Tipping Article
I came across this article posted by a fellow bellman.
http://www.tipping.org/tips/bellman.html
Although, it tends be slightly cynical, there is a lot of solid knowledge in what he has to offer.......
The care for the employee
Coming from a business background, yet currently working in a hourly labor position, I find it very interesting witnessing first hand how upper management treats and cares for its employees.
It ......
Trash Bag Kind of Guy
You’ve decided to make that special trip. This experience is going to be unique. Your wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, lover, best friend, family isn’t going to know what hit ......
Best Celebrity tipper of all time!
In all the hotels I ‘ve worked in, I’ve come into contact with hundreds of celebrities. Once in a while I will be smitten like an eight year old boy. But all in all, I treat celebr......
Dealing With the Tip Received
There comes a moment in every service industry job where one anticipates the reward for hard work.
You’ve put in the time, energy and elbow grease. Whether it is dropping off the check, re......
The Oscar winning performance
As you may know by now, most of the bellmen at my hotel are actors.
Choosing to be an actor is choosing to live a daring, spontaneous and challenging life.
For most actors, especially for neophy......
The Brotherhood of Bellmen
One of the greatest and most fun things about being a bellman, is working with other bellmen. It’s a brotherhood.
Growing up, I always wanted to be part of a brotherhood. To be part of ......
Storing Luggage
Ladies and Gents, listen up. This next topic is hot!
Have you ever stored bags in a hotel? If you have, or you plan to at some point, you should pay close attention to this post.
One of the mos......
Bellmen Backgrounds
Once I was hired and in the door, I was able to meet the boys, the brotherhood, the gents in black. I learned a wild factoid about bellmen in New York: At least 80% of the ones I worked with ......
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