| A | B |
| 3 meals per day included | American Plan |
| no meals included | European Plan |
| 2 meals per day included | Modified American Plan |
| complimentary rates | no charge |
| group rates | predetermined number of guests |
| day rates | no overnight stay |
| DNCO | did not check out |
| skipper | guest left without settling account |
| due out | room expected to become vacant after the following day's check out time |
| US commom meal plan | European |
| priority to clean first | checkout rooms |
| who prepares occupancy report | front desk night agent |
| on change | guest checked out, not cleaned |
| sleep out | guest registered, did not sleep there |
| lock out | guest locked out of room by hotel |