Additional Tip Charge for Specialty Restaurants

[zitsky]

2 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

Why do you need agreement or to know what anyone else would do in a certain situation?!  Just tip when you want and how you want.

 

This is a discussion forum.  People get to ask questions about cruise topics?

 

[markeb]

1 hour ago, zitsky said:

Let’s say I tip 20% to the server.  Still not sure how much to tip the sommelier?  Another 20%?

 

You're given a bill for $500 for food and beverage. You tip $100 (20%). You're done. Seriously. It's that simple. The restaurant does the rest. You don't chase down the sommelier and give them a tip. The drinks and wine were on your tab already. What happens after that is none of your business and is between the employees and their employer. In most better restaurants if you gave cash to the sommelier separately, they'd try not to give you a funny look, but they'd drop it into a tip jar/box/whatever out of sight because they pool tips.

 

This is not rocket science nor difficult.

[zitsky]

9 minutes ago, markeb said:

 

You're given a bill for $500 for food and beverage. You tip $100 (20%). You're done. Seriously. It's that simple. The restaurant does the rest. You don't chase down the sommelier and give them a tip. The drinks and wine were on your tab already. What happens after that is none of your business and is between the employees and their employer. In most better restaurants if you gave cash to the sommelier separately, they'd try not to give you a funny look, but they'd drop it into a tip jar/box/whatever out of sight because they pool tips.

 

This is not rocket science nor difficult.

I know how to tip.  Everyone seems to have a different opinion.

[emmas gran]

In the past 50 cents of tips used go to Chief housekeeper . Not sure if that still applies.

 

Just adding to the can of worms

Edited July 11, 2022 by emmas gran

[Pinboy]

On 7/7/2022 at 9:51 PM, zitsky said:

If you think All Included does not include tips when Celebrity says it does then please say so.

Enough already !!!

You know darn well AI doesn't include : ( Don't respond with -- " Who are you to tell me what I know "  )

The room service delivery person.

The Maitre'd " finds " you a table at a time when they were supposedly all booked.

The person that treats you in the Spa / barber shop/ or even a restroom attendant.

( Tip the Spa person extra " if " they let you get away without purchasing $ 372 in creams that will make you look 32 yrs younger ----- until you get back home ).

The Restaurant Manager " if " he/she assists you in any way extra--- ( change table because you got stuck with etc, etc  -- change dinner seating time-- arranges a " surprise " for a table mate --- has a " special " dish prepared for you).

Here's where I'm on your side----- You don't have to tip the Dealer in the casino if you win--- He/ she won't tip you if you lose---And, when you have a " feeling " about splitting Kings --- Don't do it .

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Oceangoer2]

1 hour ago, Pinboy said:

Enough already !!!

You know darn well AI doesn't include : ( Don't respond with -- " Who are you to tell me what I know "  )

The room service delivery person.

The Maitre'd " finds " you a table at a time when they were supposedly all booked.

The person that treats you in the Spa / barber shop/ or even a restroom attendant.

( Tip the Spa person extra " if " they let you get away without purchasing $ 372 in creams that will make you look 32 yrs younger ----- until you get back home ).

The Restaurant Manager " if " he/she assists you in any way extra--- ( change table because you got stuck with etc, etc  -- change dinner seating time-- arranges a " surprise " for a table mate --- has a " special " dish prepared for you).

Here's where I'm on your side----- You don't have to tip the Dealer in the casino if you win--- He/ she won't tip you if you lose---And, when you have a " feeling " about splitting Kings --- Don't do it .

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAHA....DH always tips the dealer when he wins....it's gentlemens' etiquette he says.

[Whinenowine]

Who needs to go to a movie or watch tv....I'm just sitting here with a bag of popcorn and a glass of wine getting all the entertainment I need for free!  This thread has mystery and suspense and action all rolled into one (plus it's actually informative).   😇

 

[zitsky]

19 minutes ago, Whinenowine said:

Who needs to go to a movie or watch tv....I'm just sitting here with a bag of popcorn and a glass of wine getting all the entertainment I need for free!  This thread has mystery and suspense and action all rolled into one (plus it's actually informative).   😇

 

Harumph.

 

One does not drink wine with popcorn.  One drinks beer or a scotch and coke.

 

Next you will tell me that you drink white wine with salmon!  🙂

[Pinboy]

57 minutes ago, Oceangoer2 said:

HAHA....DH always tips the dealer when he wins....it's gentlemens' etiquette he says.

LOL— Too bad that the Dealers don’t have the same gentleman's’ etiquette when we lose.

[iflyjets]

7 hours ago, zitsky said:

Harumph.

 

One does not drink wine with popcorn.  One drinks beer or a scotch and coke.

 

Next you will tell me that you drink white wine with salmon!  🙂

I would think a wine such as champagne or a nice sparkling ( a Prosecco or Cava for example) would work with popcorn…you know…something that “pops” when you open it🤪😁

[zitsky]

5 hours ago, iflyjets said:

I would think a wine such as champagne or a nice sparkling ( a Prosecco or Cava for example) would work with popcorn…you know…something that “pops” when you open it🤪😁

I really get the feeling that people don’t listen to me.  That’s why I had to fire my last therapist.

 

Well, let me say this.  White wine *might* be acceptable if it is CHEESE popcorn.  But not with regular popcorn.

 

How about white wine with tomato sauce.  White wine with steak? 
 

Why do I have a headache?  🙂🙂🙂🙂

[Mark_T]

8 minutes ago, zitsky said:

How about white wine with tomato sauce.  White wine with steak? 

 

Why do I have a headache?  🙂🙂🙂🙂

... not drinking enough white wine... ? 🙂

[Whinenowine]

13 hours ago, Mark_T said:

... not drinking enough white wine... ? 🙂

Clearly!  I suppose a rose would work with popcorn...has the acidity to balance out the saltiness....or perhaps a Sancerre....or even a chablis....?

[zitsky]

3 minutes ago, Whinenowine said:

Clearly!  I suppose a rose would work with popcorn...has the acidity to balance out the saltiness....or perhaps a Sancerre....or even a chablis....?

Does Celebrity have popcorn on board somewhere?

[Whinenowine]

9 minutes ago, zitsky said:

Does Celebrity have popcorn on board somewhere?

Sometimes, yes, indeedy!  But I've got a microwave in my Millie cabin so I can always bring a box.  You'll supply the wine...???

[zitsky]

10 hours ago, Whinenowine said:

Sometimes, yes, indeedy!  But I've got a microwave in my Millie cabin so I can always bring a box.  You'll supply the wine...???

You misspelled whine.  🙃