rob6465 Posted November 12, 2013 #501 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Simple solution. ..tip the way YOU want to tip and don't let anyone pressure you to do it their way. What is next? Only tuxedo on formal night? Kinda like humans that say 20% tipping at restaurants is not enough..ohhh tip 30%...ohh tip 40%. Whatever..wife and I take care of the staff and we know we do. Sent from my SGH-T999L using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob6465 Posted November 12, 2013 #502 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Heck...I might tip extra in quarters...lol Ohhh myyy I am tipping in quarters what a bastard I am..ROFL Sent from my SGH-T999L using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted November 12, 2013 #503 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Tipping is meant to ensure good service. You may want to check that. It is of course incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 12, 2013 #504 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) You may want to check that. It is of course incorrect.[/quote Edited November 12, 2013 by mikel24m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely mandy Posted November 12, 2013 #505 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You may want to check that. It is of course incorrect. How is it incorrect? Cruise staff seem to work hard to ensure a good tip. If tips were out of the equation, I would imagine service would decline. The concept of tipping is meant to ensure good service that the cruise staff work for. Prepaying doesn't mean they have to stay on there and I'm sure the staff knows that. I really think Carnival did it for convenience. You are on vacation, and many people don't carry cash. This way if the day gets away from you, or you aren't sure if you tipped two days ago, so you don't have to go to the desk constantly... this is convenient. And they slip the bill under the door so it isn't a hidden fee just a simplistic convenience. But not everyone is going to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 12, 2013 #506 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You may want to check that. It is of course incorrect.[/quote Discretion is the better part of valor.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted November 12, 2013 #507 Share Posted November 12, 2013 How is it incorrect? Cruise staff seem to work hard to ensure a good tip. If tips were out of the equation, I would imagine service would decline. The concept of tipping is meant to ensure good service that the cruise staff work for. Prepaying doesn't mean they have to stay on there and I'm sure the staff knows that. I really think Carnival did it for convenience. You are on vacation, and many people don't carry cash. This way if the day gets away from you, or you aren't sure if you tipped two days ago, so you don't have to go to the desk constantly... this is convenient. And they slip the bill under the door so it isn't a hidden fee just a simplistic convenience. But not everyone is going to agree. By the very nature that you don't even tip until after that service is rendered. A server can jump through hoops and still get stiffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk_Amish Posted November 12, 2013 #508 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) B_A, Suggested a way back.Tip early and often Maybe one should be more careful who they stiff:p:) I never stiff the steward, darn sure:D Pauline Edited November 12, 2013 by Blk_Amish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely mandy Posted November 12, 2013 #509 Share Posted November 12, 2013 By the very nature that you don't even tip until after that service is rendered. A server can jump through hoops and still get stiffed. Typically yes, but cruises are a whole different ball game. I know I wouldn't want to wait in line with a bunch of other people 3 times a day or so on my vacation to work out what to tip. Nor would I want to carry my debit/credit card or cash in fear of losing it. The way they have it set up is more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted November 12, 2013 #510 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Typically yes, but cruises are a whole different ball game. I know I wouldn't want to wait in line with a bunch of other people 3 times a day or so on my vacation to work out what to tip. Nor would I want to carry my debit/credit card or cash in fear of losing it. The way they have it set up is more convenient. Even on the ships, tips are rendered after service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely mandy Posted November 12, 2013 #511 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Even on the ships, tips are rendered after service. Which makes sense being people could tip more, tip less, not tip at all. But I don't really see the issue with prepaying tips. It seems then it would be easier to adjust tips (higher, lower) than bombarding guest services with thousands of people a day. But I like that I can prepay it and not worry about it the rest of the cruise unless I have an issue or plan to tip more. But I can do that in one fell swoop instead of wasting time at guest services. If tips weren't prepaid, how would you like it handled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlybice Posted November 12, 2013 #512 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Which makes sense being people could tip more, tip less, not tip at all. But I don't really see the issue with prepaying tips. It seems then it would be easier to adjust tips (higher, lower) than bombarding guest services with thousands of people a day. But I like that I can prepay it and not worry about it the rest of the cruise unless I have an issue or plan to tip more. But I can do that in one fell swoop instead of wasting time at guest services. If tips weren't prepaid, how would you like it handled? I see no connection between this, and your statement of tips ensuring promptness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely mandy Posted November 12, 2013 #513 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I see no connection between this, and your statement of tips ensuring promptness. My original arguement (which I now notice was worded oddly, it was 3am, I was tired) was that including tips in the cruise fare would cause a decline in service. And if you have two employees offering two different levels of service, and they both get paid the same amount, it wouldn't motivate hard work. We should tip on merit, there is no arguement there. The prepaid tips are a good starting point. And if you want to decrease or increase the tip, that is up to you. But including it in the fare just wouldn't work in this kind of industry. The concept of tipping, someone excepting to receive said tip, I feel ensures good service. This isn't always the case, but in most cases I witness people working hard to earn their tips being that is their salary. And if someone stiffs someone who offers superb service, that is wrong. It is so convenient and I don't see the issue with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob6465 Posted November 12, 2013 #514 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Lol Sent from my SGH-T999L using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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