grapau27 Posted February 22, 2018 #1901 Share Posted February 22, 2018 You understand that a $1 tip on FREE drinks with no gratuities included is about 12.5% tip and not the 18% they are accustomed too? Sent from my iPhone using Forums What do you leave when you get your free drinks? In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink. Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 22, 2018 #1902 Share Posted February 22, 2018 A little something is better than nothing! :rolleyes: It's a free drink. It doesn't matter what the same drink cost at other times of the day or evening. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 22, 2018 #1903 Share Posted February 22, 2018 They get a $1 per drink from me even when my wife asks for water or a diet soda. You're overthinking this. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 22, 2018 #1904 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Shhhhh-you are giving away our trellis bar secret. [emoji14]That is our "go to" bar most every evening on oasis. Nice music, quiet although many folks are strolling through, usually nice weather. M Thats what we did on Harmony and Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted February 22, 2018 #1905 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Frank on the Vision a few weeks ago it was hard to get more than 5 singles from guest services or the casino at any time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Ohh that would not have worked for me with just five singles. Would have to hit up casino cage also. In dl and cl on serenade it was the same servers every night so a bigger tip would be ok since they pool. Seems the same for freedom this week so far. On grandeur it was a different server almost every night and I would want to tip per drink. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2018 #1906 Share Posted February 22, 2018 What do you leave when you get your free drinks?In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink. Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink. Aren't you obligated to tip a quid Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 22, 2018 #1907 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Aren't you obligated to tip a quid Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Only on ships that have £sterling as their currency and they don't expect tips. Crew on RC like dollars so i bring dollars on European cruises for crew additional tips only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrlite Posted February 22, 2018 #1908 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We tip the CL and DL attendants the night before our last day on the cruise. Of course, if we get drinks at a bar we tip at the time of service...normally a $1 or $2 even though the drinks are free. Would have thought most people did the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted February 22, 2018 #1909 Share Posted February 22, 2018 It’s sad that we even have to prove ourselves, when it comes to other people, that we tip enough. It wasn’t too long ago that tipping was a “trust” factor. There wasn’t a daily charge, just an envelope on the last night. Main dining room sure seemed a bit emptier that night. Guess you know then who stiffed the crew...what a shame. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted February 22, 2018 #1910 Share Posted February 22, 2018 It’s sad that we even have to prove ourselves, when it comes to other people, that we tip enough. It wasn’t too long ago that tipping was a “trust” factor. There wasn’t a daily charge, just an envelope on the last night.Main dining room sure seemed a bit emptier that night. Guess you know then who stiffed the crew...what a shame. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted February 22, 2018 #1911 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum. JC I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard. The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't. I might meet you on Symphony Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYMAN Posted February 22, 2018 #1912 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum. JC [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted February 22, 2018 #1913 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum. JC FYI: when your in a JR suite, you have a Silver Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2018 #1914 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) FYI: when your in a JR suite, you have a Silver Card. Except for Oasis and Quantum ships, it's dark blue. 😉 Or in some cases, white Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Edited February 22, 2018 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 22, 2018 #1915 Share Posted February 22, 2018 What do you leave when you get your free drinks?In the DLs on European cruises i never see anyone else leaving anything at all and the waiters are surprised to receive my tip of $1 per drink. Most people on here say they leave $1 a drink. We always have the drink packages which includes the 18% gratuity. We ask for upgraded alcohol not on the FREE list during cocktail hours. Requires our SeaPass card to purchase. From there, like you, at least a $1 a drink, sometimes more. So we are tipping on top of built in gratuity of 18% plus =>$1. It would be nice to know if the Status Lounges share in the Bartenders gratuity pool from pre purchased drinks?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted February 22, 2018 #1916 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard.The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't. I might meet you on Symphony Ta Are you on the TA? I will be pretty easy to find. I am the guy on the flowrider all of the time, and then I will give myself away when I show up in the DL for my free drinks, and if you are still in doubt, you will find me 15 minutes before stand-up starts eating breakfast at JRs or when I show up in flip flops and board shorts in the DL and I get two cappuccinos and Austrian Stritzel and head back to my cabin early in the morning, and last identifier, I always wear long sleeve rash guard and hat while standing in the line for the flowrider. I am pretty sure there are a few more identifiers that I can share. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 22, 2018 #1917 Share Posted February 22, 2018 A little something is better than nothing! :rolleyes: It's a free drink. It doesn't matter what the same drink cost at other times of the day or evening. Yes, it’s a FREE drink that doesn’t include any gratuity. I’m curious to know if the DL/CL Bartenders share in the pre paid gratuities during cocktail hours? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 22, 2018 #1918 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I often wondered why I never people that post on Cc onboard.The ones I have met are really nice but there is a lot I haven't. I might meet you on Symphony Ta Drinks on the balcony with Bella. 😁 When do you arrive PC? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted February 22, 2018 #1919 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Drinks on the balcony with Bella. 😁[ATTACH]415045[/ATTACH] When do you arrive PC? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Still cold here to have anything on the balcony. 28 degrees here tonight. Won't be long until the ships start coming to Edinburgh Arrive Thursday 8th Nov. Miami next day then going on Mariner. Norwegian Air home on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 22, 2018 #1920 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Then there is this thread where everyone trips all over themselves to prove they don’t go just for free drinks and how generous they are or the gold card they have and even when they slum it is in a junior suite. On the upside, I don’t feel the need to prove I am better than anyone posting here... not like you can prove much on an anonymous Internet forum. JC You’re overthinking it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted February 23, 2018 #1921 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Are you on the TA? I will be pretty easy to find. I am the guy on the flowrider all of the time, and then I will give myself away when I show up in the DL for my free drinks, and if you are still in doubt, you will find me 15 minutes before stand-up starts eating breakfast at JRs or when I show up in flip flops and board shorts in the DL and I get two cappuccinos and Austrian Stritzel and head back to my cabin early in the morning, and last identifier, I always wear long sleeve rash guard and hat while standing in the line for the flowrider. I am pretty sure there are a few more identifiers that I can share. JC I'll look out for you. The big blue chairs next the Abyss on Harmony was pretty cool. Had a few drinks whilst watching the flowrider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 23, 2018 #1922 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yes, it’s a FREE drink that doesn’t include any gratuity. I’m curious to know if the DL/CL Bartenders share in the pre paid gratuities during cocktail hours? That's why any amount someone elects to tip for the free drink is appreciated. Percentage has absolutely nothing to do with it. I personally do not care how any of the tips are divided up, no matter their job title. I consider that none of my business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2018 #1923 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Still cold here to have anything on the balcony. 28 degrees here tonight. Won't be long until the ships start coming to EdinburghArrive Thursday 8th Nov. Miami next day then going on Mariner. Norwegian Air home on Monday That was an invite to come to the condo on Thursday. Love all, Serve all. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted February 23, 2018 #1924 Share Posted February 23, 2018 That was an invite to come to the condo on Thursday. Love all, Serve all. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app That would be great. Thanks Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 23, 2018 #1925 Share Posted February 23, 2018 That would be great. Thanks Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app After NASA, I'm the 2nd best excursion in PC. 😉 Seriously, KSC would be more fun if you've never been. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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