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Finally, something we can agree on, you should move on. Your repetitive misunderstanding of even the basics of this discussion make it very difficult to have any meaningful debate with you. For the record, yes, I do tip at a land base restaurant, just like I tip my waiter in the main dining room. As stated earlier, these individuals can have a direct influence on my experience. How much they are tipped is based on merit and performance. I NEVER tip before service, and I NEVER allow a corporation to tell me how much I should tip. This is the crux of the entire discussion, a fact that seems to have completely alluded you.
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Your perception of the entire argument is sadly lacking. I tip for service above and beyond expectations. No one behind the scenes does anything above or beyond for me. If the room steward just comes in once a day and makes the bed and empties the trash I won’t tip them either. I stand behind my statement, NEVER sign a contract expecting more than why is spelled out.
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Comparing this situation to a land based restaurant is like comparing apples and artichokes; no where near the same. Land based restaurants do not give the “behind the scenes” people the same guaranteed wage contract as public facing staff. This salary is quite fair, and is paid for with your cruise fare. There is no reason to tip anyone who doesn’t go above the normal expected behavior. Dishwashers and laundry get paid to just do dishes and laundry; there is no way to go above and beyond in any capacity that enhances my experience. I also disagree with your assessment that the base minimum isn’t what gets the crew to sign the contract. This base amount isn more than they can ever think to make at home in years; let’s not pretend it is a paltry amount.