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The topic is: Tips
I am going to take a slightly different spin on the term TIPS. When we were on the cruise there is an automatic tip of $11.50 per person per day charged to your ship board account. This tip is spread out to your cabin stewards, waiters and the rest of the crew such as the people who cook the food and do the laundry. It is also paid out to the staff who diligently clean the ship.
I have found this to me an excellent way to manage our account on the ship. We don’t have to make up envelopes individually. We also don’t need a lot of cash on hand since we can pay it on our credit card at the end of the cruise. Yes it is an expense which should be calculated into the cost of travelling however you do that when you go out for a meal.
I still have to tip the porters who carry our luggage in and out of the ship. If your really nice to them they will even get you to the front of the taxi line. That convenience is worth the money you save in time.
How do you tip when you go out?
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brenda · 655 weeks ago
THe first cruise I went on I was not happy about the tipping thing, but then I realized you are so right and then if someone is especially great you can always give that person a bit extra.
As far as tipping when I go out for a meal... I tip according to the service I get. If the service is bad, there might be no tip... if it is good there will definitely be more than 20%....
rorybore · 655 weeks ago
Also, having been a waitress for years as I worked my way through university, I make sure to tip good service very well. I always leave something because I know it's a tough job some days....but I will talk to the server also if there was a problem: that way they know not to expect a big tip.
I was once tipped 100% on a bill by a professional hockey team that came into the bar I worked at. That was a very good night!!
thanks for chatting!