Recently returned from SXM, dined each night in Orient Village, prior to leaving I posted a question on this site asking if a $2-$5 gratuity would be sufficient, the moderator graciously replied with the answer that yes, $2-$5 would work. Each evening we left $5 and the waiters/waitresses seemed more than satisfied. Contrast that with a previous stay at Club O where the servers at Papagayo made dining a very uncomfortable experience if we didn't leave the obligatory $20 for typical $100-$120 meal... won't go into details because I have posted the specifics before on this site but talk about being shaken down!