Clarea Posted September 29, 2012 #251 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Well I just returned and as per usual I tipped cash. My room attentend thanked me and gave me a huge hug. He explained when you pre pay your tips. Not only does that money get pooled and tipped out to assure everyone gets the same amount. Rccl also takes a portion for themselves as a fee. I gave him $50 for 4 days cash. He would have only received around $45 and change if I prepaid. My understanding was that Royal takes the $1 per person per day from the room steward no matter how tips are paid. In other words, if you pay tips in cash, Royal takes the $1 from a future check. So it should come out the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted September 29, 2012 #252 Share Posted September 29, 2012 No one, DP. They might instead use "dear" or "darn". Nice comeback! :) I love it. Even "dear" is a bit of a stretch. If no one under 100 uses "darling", the threshold for "dear husband" is probably 85. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms Says "darling or dear" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleboo Posted September 29, 2012 #253 Share Posted September 29, 2012 what type of tolietries do they provide on the ship\ thanks still giving out chocolates on the pillow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besberry Posted September 29, 2012 #254 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Nice comeback! :) I love it. Even "dear" is a bit of a stretch. If no one under 100 uses "darling", the threshold for "dear husband" is probably 85. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms Says "darling or dear" My boss always used to call me darling and I use dear all the time. Neither she nor I are anywhere near our 70's let alone 80's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunebeach Posted September 29, 2012 #255 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My boss always used to call me darling and I use dear all the time. Neither she nor I are anywhere near our 70's let alone 80's! That poster obviously doesn't live in the SOUTH!!! LOL I use and hear those two all the time! Darlin' ...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted September 29, 2012 #256 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My understanding was that Royal takes the $1 per person per day from the room steward no matter how tips are paid. In other words, if you pay tips in cash, Royal takes the $1 from a future check. So it should come out the same. Well that's not what the room attendant told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted September 29, 2012 #257 Share Posted September 29, 2012 My understanding was that Royal takes the $1 per person per day from the room steward no matter how tips are paid. In other words, if you pay tips in cash, Royal takes the $1 from a future check. So it should come out the same. Other reason that makes no sense at all what happens is I don't tip at all? They are taking money from them regardless? Rccl doesn't know I handed cash to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 30, 2012 #258 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Other reason that makes no sense at all what happens is I don't tip at all? They are taking money from them regardless? Rccl doesn't know I handed cash to anyone. What I've been told by room attendants and another officer is that there is a form the room attendant fills out after every cruise and lists the staterooms that did not tip. The attendant is then not charged for staterooms that did not tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscott52 Posted September 30, 2012 #259 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Glad it wasn't just me. I was wondering what this DW,DS,DD was all about and came up with some possibilities on my own: Dear Wife Devoted Wife Diligent Wife Doting Wife Dotty Wife Dreadful Wife Delerious Wife Dramatic Wife Despicable Wife Dreamy Wife And, yes, even Darling Wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy19305 Posted October 1, 2012 #260 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Does this cost extra and how do you go about doing this? Yes, it does cost extra, but isn't available on all ships yet. It should show in the dining options for your cruise. It is very worthwhile if you enjoy a wonderful meal and wine paring. I believe the cost is around $95 per person. You can purchase (on certain ships only) a dining package which includes the Chef's Table and 4 other specialty restaurants for a little more than just the cost for the Chef's Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted October 1, 2012 #261 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Glad it wasn't just me. I was wondering what this DW,DS,DD was all about and came up with some possibilities on my own: Dear Wife Devoted Wife Diligent Wife Doting Wife Dotty Wife Dreadful Wife Delerious Wife Dramatic Wife Despicable Wife Dreamy Wife And, yes, even Darling Wife. Drunk Wife??:confused:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wscott52 Posted October 1, 2012 #262 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Drunk Wife??:confused:;) Well, yeah, but not very often. One memorable time was when I was researching the perfect margarita. She and her best friend offered to be test subjects. After about the third one she announced, "Holy poop! I'm drunk!", and promptly went to bed, at 3:00 in the afternoon. Margaritas were a big hit later on when we had guests though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docdan48 Posted October 1, 2012 #263 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Always trying to watch our bread intake. But in the MDR they have these yummy Savory Bites. Small rolls which vary from day to day, about the size of a ping pong ball. So you can watch your calories while enjoying your dinner rolls. Well thats if you can only eat 1!!!!! These are my downfall also. I always eat too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bthereagain Posted November 21, 2012 #264 Share Posted November 21, 2012 subscribing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athene454 Posted November 21, 2012 #265 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Nice comeback! :) I love it. Even "dear" is a bit of a stretch. If no one under 100 uses "darling", the threshold for "dear husband" is probably 85. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/faq.php?faq=vb3_reading_posting#faq_acronyms Says "darling or dear" Am I the only one who sees "DH" and immediately goes to "Designated Hitter"? Then, seeing the context..... perhaps "Designated Husband"? I don't even like baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare taxatty Posted November 21, 2012 #266 Share Posted November 21, 2012 These are my downfall also. I always eat too many. They should ban those darn savory bites--I eat them like popcorn. It's RCI's fault for sure.:D Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irie Posted November 22, 2012 #267 Share Posted November 22, 2012 does anyone know for a fact, an absolute fact that rcl takes a $1 cut from their tips. why would they have the right to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted November 23, 2012 #268 Share Posted November 23, 2012 does anyone know for a fact, an absolute fact that rcl takes a $1 cut from their tips. why would they have the right to do that? Irie, I've never heard that one before. If there's any truth to it, I certainly can understand why it qualifies as a "ROYAL CARIBBEAN SECRET THEY DON'T TELL YOU". What unmitigated gall of RCCL! Sure hope that's a bad rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNV-IT!!! Posted November 24, 2012 #269 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Irie, I've never heard that one before. If there's any truth to it, I certainly can understand why it qualifies as a "ROYAL CARIBBEAN SECRET THEY DON'T TELL YOU". What unmitigated gall of RCCL! Sure hope that's a bad rumor. I have personally heard it from a room attendant I had. I always pay cash. They explained rccl takes a "portion" of their tips when you pre pair. I don't know anyone that works for rccl corporate that could answer from the other side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poncho1973 Posted November 24, 2012 #270 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I have personally heard it from a room attendant I had. I always pay cash. They explained rccl takes a "portion" of their tips when you pre pair. I don't know anyone that works for rccl corporate that could answer from the other side I had a server at a restaurant (here on land) tell me the other night, after our dinner, that she prefers tips in cash because they take a cut when you put it on your credit card. I ignored it. She mentioned it again after she brought my card out. I said "I heard you the first time, but I don't have any cash AND I believe the 'cut' you are referring to is that they report your tips as earned income for your taxes." "Yeah, that SUCKS so bad" she replied. I left it alone. She is young and stupid and probably broke, but I wanted to slap her upside her head. Seriously, kid. Pay your taxes. You need to shut your pie hole before your next customer is the wrong person and you have to find a new job or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted November 24, 2012 #271 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I had a server at a restaurant (here on land) tell me the other night, after our dinner, that she prefers tips in cash because they take a cut when you put it on your credit card. I ignored it. She mentioned it again after she brought my card out. I said "I heard you the first time, but I don't have any cash AND I believe the 'cut' you are referring to is that they report your tips as earned income for your taxes." "Yeah, that SUCKS so bad" she replied. I left it alone. She is young and stupid and probably broke, but I wanted to slap her upside her head. Seriously, kid. Pay your taxes. You need to shut your pie hole before your next customer is the wrong person and you have to find a new job or worse. Restaurants are required to report their employees' estimated tips to the IRS, regardless of whether they are in cash or on credit card. If the restaurant fails to do that, they are potentially subject to significant penalties. Your waitress was probably referring to the 2-3% fee that credit card companies charge vendors, which is likely deducted from the tips that she receives. I agree, however, that that is an inappropriate thing to say to a customer, especially multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted November 25, 2012 #272 Share Posted November 25, 2012 good thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldig120 Posted November 25, 2012 #273 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Need to tell my husband. Which deck is it on? Just wondering do lots of women peek in, just to see the waterfall? The passengers on another ship can if it is docked along side in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjdixon4 Posted November 26, 2012 #274 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I had a server at a restaurant (here on land) tell me the other night, after our dinner, that she prefers tips in cash because they take a cut when you put it on your credit card. I ignored it. She mentioned it again after she brought my card out. I said "I heard you the first time, but I don't have any cash AND I believe the 'cut' you are referring to is that they report your tips as earned income for your taxes." "Yeah, that SUCKS so bad" she replied. I left it alone. She is young and stupid and probably broke, but I wanted to slap her upside her head. Seriously, kid. Pay your taxes. You need to shut your pie hole before your next customer is the wrong person and you have to find a new job or worse. OMG...I would have stood in line behind you, and slapped her again. What kind of do-do bird tells a patron HOW to tip them? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashinesunshine Posted November 26, 2012 #275 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I board in 49 days!!! Please tell me something fun I can look forward to!! This thread so far had added a lot to my notebook. Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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