AnOnymously Posted February 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Poll - Should gratuities be included in the basic cost of a cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted February 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This is a good idea to be able to do a yes or no vote....hope many respond to this thread and maybe the results can be passed on to P&O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOnymously Posted February 20, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted February 20, 2018 This is a good idea to be able to do a yes or no vote....hope many respond to this thread and maybe the results can be passed on to P&O I will send the results to them, but I hope they read it for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Poll - Should gratuities be included in the basic cost of a cruise? Yes definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted February 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi AnOnymously...you may need to keep "bumping" this thread because people may just vote and not comment so it will drop down in the " pecking order" and other potential voters who come along at a later time may not pick up on this thread....just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOnymously Posted February 20, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi AnOnymously...you may need to keep "bumping" this thread because people may just vote and not comment so it will drop down in the " pecking order" and other potential voters who come along at a later time may not pick up on this thread....just a thought thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted February 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2018 To me it is a no brainer and fair on everyone - everyone pays their fair share. Just imagine though, CC would be very quiet with no tipping debates ! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted February 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2018 To me it is a no brainer and fair on everyone - everyone pays their fair share. Just imagine though, CC would be very quiet with no tipping debates ! :eek: We would still have the ubiquitous Dress codes Falling standards Drinks prices Select v saver Best ship New ship P&O v other lines Unfounded gossip and subsequent panic True gossip and subsequent panic And that's just to name a few but yes the tipping ones are always prolific.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We would still have the ubiquitous Dress codes Falling standards Drinks prices Select v saver Best ship New ship P&O v other lines Unfounded gossip and subsequent panic True gossip and subsequent panic And that's just to name a few but yes the tipping ones are always prolific.:) The point is they keep people posting and interested in reading the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted February 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I can only imagine that all those people jumping up and down boasting about taking their auto-grats off as soon as they step foot on board will be aghast at being duped into paying them by an increase in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronte30 Posted February 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yes, should be included Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I can only imagine that all those people jumping up and down boasting about taking their auto-grats off as soon as they step foot on board will be aghast at being duped into paying them by an increase in price. I am aghast at having an increase in the auto tip to subsidise those who are removing it and not giving anything.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I am aghast at having an increase in the auto tip to subsidise those who are removing it and not giving anything.:D Great comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissJessicaB Posted February 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2018 As a consumer: Yes, it creates more transparency. As a cruise worker: Yes, it creates a stable reliable wage. As a cruise company: No, it makes your fares appear higher than other lines who don't do it, and a % of people will book elsewhere not realizing they will pay the difference later. Sent from my LG-H918 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've put the poll online some of you have asked for . A simple yes or no answer and you have 28 days to ponder and cast your vote ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Message to Anonymosly , Sorry I did not see you had a poll up and running ,I was having a quick read of the posts on the poll I started the other night and some had asked me to do a yes or no poll for them . I had set it up and running before I read anymore posts . (Teach me trying to work and browse at the same time):o So once again sorry and if Sharon or any other moderator would like to pull my recent YES or NO poll down then that's fine by me . Regards Kalos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janny444 Posted February 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've put the poll online some of you have asked for . A simple yes or no answer and you have 28 days to ponder and cast your vote ;) Thank you for the reminder of what this thread is about ....simple yes or no answer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirRedman Posted February 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thank you for the reminder of what this thread is about ....simple yes or no answer ;) Yes Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted February 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 20, 2018 We would still have the ubiquitous Dress codes Falling standards Drinks prices Select v saver Best ship New ship P&O v other lines Unfounded gossip and subsequent panic True gossip and subsequent panic And that's just to name a few but yes the tipping ones are always prolific.:) Ahhhh that's ok then ...,,, still somethink to keep us all interested. :-) Sent from my SM-T310 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted February 20, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I voted "No" because I recognize the difference between a "gratuity/tip" and a "Service Charge". A gratuity is a token of appreciation for work done beyond the call of duty. An SC is a charge that shifts the cost of labor from the owner to the customer. SC should be included - as in "service compris". Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted February 20, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 20, 2018 As it is definitely a service charge, I have voted yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 20, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticalmother Posted February 20, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 20, 2018 As it is definitely a service charge, I have voted yes. For similar reason I have voted no. This will put the price up, and then tipping will still be expected on top. So here we go again.... Only if they follow one of the luxury lines where they say that tips are included and anything further will be refused will I vote yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer1001 Posted February 20, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yes. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer1001 Posted February 20, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I voted "No" because I recognize the difference between a "gratuity/tip" and a "Service Charge". A gratuity is a token of appreciation for work done beyond the call of duty. An SC is a charge that shifts the cost of labor from the owner to the customer. SC should be included - as in "service compris". Ira Then by definition there is no such thing as a gratuity in a cruise ship unless something is done beyond the call of duty. Bringing you your food or making your bed or showing you to your table are not beyond the call of duty. Gratuities should be rare and not proscribed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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