Biker19 Posted April 8, 2018 #576 Share Posted April 8, 2018 If US Citizens, and please tell me what ships (Not US Flagged) use US Citizens in these low level jobs? I have no idea if there are any US citizens in any particular crew position, I just know that they don't get a pass at IRS rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted April 8, 2018 #577 Share Posted April 8, 2018 If US Citizens, and please tell me what ships (Not US Flagged) use US Citizens in these low level jobs? That aside if you can find one he/she is working outside the Untied States and a different set of rules apply. On Harmony, Environmental Captain, a lady from the USA. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakman Posted April 8, 2018 #578 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Woohoo, I'm a 10%'er I will gladly join this club!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted April 8, 2018 #579 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I do love all the righteous, pompous excuses for pulling the tips. Simply stated, those folks STIFF THE STAFF. I tip those that help me...well, how about the guy or lady that cleans up after you when you leave the buffet? How about the assistants to your cabin steward? Etc. If you cannot abide by the industry standard of tipping, stay home over try the local KOA campground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ting Posted April 8, 2018 #580 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I do love all the righteous, pompous excuses for pulling the tips. Simply stated, those folks STIFF THE STAFF. I tip those that help me...well, how about the guy or lady that cleans up after you when you leave the buffet? How about the assistants to your cabin steward? Etc. If you cannot abide by the industry standard of tipping, stay home over try the local KOA campground. We rely on you to pay our share. Too bad if you dont like it. Nothing you can do about us except for joining us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted April 8, 2018 #581 Share Posted April 8, 2018 We rely on you to pay our share. Too bad if you dont like it. Nothing you can do about us except for joining us. Deplorable that you would brag about not tipping the crew. Says a lot about your character, or lack of. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ting Posted April 8, 2018 #582 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Deplorable that you would brag about not tipping the crew. Says a lot about your character, or lack of. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Anyone brainwashed into donating to a fund to a Billion Dollar Corporation so they can pay their employees is....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted April 8, 2018 #583 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Anyone brainwashed into donating to a fund to a Billion Dollar Corporation so they can pay their employees is....... Bet you don’t tip in restaurants either. You’re just cheap. You’re not doing this because of some “principle”. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted April 8, 2018 #584 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Anyone brainwashed into donating to a fund to a Billion Dollar Corporation so they can pay their employees is....... Well, if your cruising and your cabin wasn’t comped, are you not doing the same? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 8, 2018 #585 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On Harmony, Environmental Captain, a lady from the USA. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's a professional position, not a tipped position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 8, 2018 #586 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I will gladly join this club!!!!:D Cash is king I do love all the righteous, pompous excuses for pulling the tips. Simply stated, those folks STIFF THE STAFF. I tip those that help me...well, how about the guy or lady that cleans up after you when you leave the buffet? How about the assistants to your cabin steward? Etc. If you cannot abide by the industry standard of tipping, stay home over try the local KOA campground. Get over yourself, some of us do MORE than the standard; I've got $600 for tips in cash sitting 6 inches away. I guess according to you I should leave it home and have the cruise line just charge me $391.50? I'm putting my money where my mouth is and I strongly suspect I'll get much better service than doing the passive "standard". But guess what? If I am wrong and you are right, I'll have a terrible cruise and will have learned my lesson. RC's rules, my choice. If you don't like how RC operates write a letter to mbayley@rccl.com and tell him to remove the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted April 8, 2018 #587 Share Posted April 8, 2018 We rely on you to pay our share. Too bad if you dont like it. Nothing you can do about us except for joining us. :D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch104 Posted April 8, 2018 #588 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I never remove the auto tip, and I generally tip extra to those who give me direct service. That said, I hate the auto tip. Service was much better under the envelop system. The service staff actually seemed to work hard for tips back then. The last two cruises, my cabin steward had to be tracked down for basic items and service. My waiter in the MDR never seemed to get my diet coke that I asked for with dinner every night (this happened on both cruises so I don't think it was an exception). This just didn't happen back when tips were automatic. Now, these small services issues are growing. I am not one to waste time complaining at guest services about not getting my diet coke at dinner, but I also don't think service would be declining with cash tips in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted April 8, 2018 #589 Share Posted April 8, 2018 It should be easy since it is a gratuity. It's not my business that someone removes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurdlesfun Posted April 8, 2018 #590 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Anyone brainwashed into donating to a fund to a Billion Dollar Corporation so they can pay their employees is....... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurdlesfun Posted April 8, 2018 #591 Share Posted April 8, 2018 It should be easy since it is a gratuity. It's not my business that someone removes it. It’s ashame your that cheap, your the type that goes to a restaurant and ask for everything under the sun only to stiff the waitress, those employees that work above and beyond your substandard understanding deserve every tip they get, without the tips they basically make nothing, your a bum, no one likes a cheap ass bum, so do us all a favor and stay home Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted April 8, 2018 #592 Share Posted April 8, 2018 It’s ashame your that cheap, your the type that goes to a restaurant and ask for everything under the sun only to stiff the waitress, those employees that work above and beyond your substandard understanding deserve every tip they get, without the tips they basically make nothing, your a bum, no one likes a cheap ass bum, so do us all a favor and stay home Sent from my iPhone using Forums Wow do you get some perverse pleasure in writing such drivel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurdlesfun Posted April 8, 2018 #593 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Wow do you get some perverse pleasure in writing such drivel? I’m sure your just another bum too Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobo Posted April 8, 2018 #594 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I’m sure your just another bum too Sent from my iPhone using Forums It would be sad if it weren't so comical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted April 8, 2018 #595 Share Posted April 8, 2018 It is all calculated that some remove grats and others overtip. If the balance would not work in their favour they would change the system very very quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted April 8, 2018 #596 Share Posted April 8, 2018 The thing is, I have a feeling most grats are removed simply b/c people don't want to pay them. I bet most if not all don't really have a service issue for removing them. Agreed! Some people are just petty and cheap. Do they tip in restaurants at home ? They should think of it that way. The daily tip is equal to one decent restaurant meal tip - not counting all the other people involved. Same in the D lounge - many drink a lot and I never see a tip going with each drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 9, 2018 #597 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Same in the D lounge - many drink a lot and I never see a tip going with each drink. Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it is not happening. Many handle their business discretely. Not something to be flashy about. Conversely; look harder:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tommy3putts Posted April 9, 2018 #599 Share Posted April 9, 2018 ^^^^ Best post so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted April 9, 2018 #600 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Same in the D lounge - many drink a lot and I never see a tip going with each drink. I never tip per drink. I just sit in an area with the same server and give him a $5er at the beginning, and our glasses always remained half full. Maybe you're talking about me for not tipping with each drink. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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