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 experiences tend to be very similar to my own.
Over time, dealing with people day in and day out, bellmen do become jaded. I never met anyone who hasn’t. Well, there was one guy once, who fought the good fight, long and hard, but the PEOPLE got to him eventually. They always do.
Being a bellman one comes into contact with the good and the downright UGLY in people. It’s hard to experience first hand if one’s outlook on life is positive. You simply deal with it. Get through the day.
But hope is reignited when a class act walks into the hotel and tips graciously with no needs for thank you’s. Yes, all of human kind is rested on a few, kind, brave, souls.
Enjoy the article!