Who Gets the Tip?

Christopher Reynolds’ Insider column (“Built-In Gratuities: They Can Be a Rude Awakening,” June 23) was enjoyable. However, I take a different avenue regarding tipping of maids. A woman who worked for me left for a while to work as a maid in one of the better hotels in Greater L.A. When she returned, she said the maids never saw any of the tip money. It was retained 100% by the superintendent.

Tipping should be left to the individual and go to the individual person for good service. Wages should not be predicated on whether or not they receive tips.

CHLOE MOLNAR

Huntington Beach