Room service tipping

[Cuizer2]

Having just been to the bank (on the inside - which is rare for me), I noticed the teller had some of the new one dollar coins, so I bought five (they are a dollar each, including tax, for anyone that is interested). While walking out I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue. Other tips have always been via voucher or I added cash, but the smallest bill I ever added was a five dollar bill, and I wouldn't add that much coin.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

[MetalPrincess8]

Having just been to the bank (on the inside - which is rare for me), I noticed the teller had some of the new one dollar coins, so I bought five (they are a dollar each, including tax, for anyone that is interested). While walking out I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue. Other tips have always been via voucher or I added cash, but the smallest bill I ever added was a five dollar bill, and I wouldn't add that much coin.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

 

I really think those dollar coins are cool...Personally if it were me, I think the stewart on the cruise (who is most likely not from America) would like to have one of those. Just a thought... But then again, I wouldn't want them to think that I'm just giving them a quater or something and jipping them. But hell...a dollar is a dollar, right?

[Cuizer2]

I really think those dollar coins are cool...Personally if it were me, I think the stewart on the cruise (who is most likely not from America) would like to have one of those. Just a thought... But then again, I wouldn't want them to think that I'm just giving them a quater or something and jipping them. But hell...a dollar is a dollar, right?

I'm talking about the new gold ones - not the Susan B. Anthony dollar, which does look like a quarter.

[MetalPrincess8]

I'm talking about the new gold ones - not the Susan B. Anthony dollar, which does look like a quarter.

 

Yes, I realize that...I actually have several in my purse at the moment. I was just saying that you really have to look at it to realize that its worth a dollar...some people from other countries might not know that. But I think that they would probably think it was very unique and therefore wouldn't mind. Just my personal opinion :)

[H82seaUgo]

Starting with "Why would YOU want to carry that extra weight?", what makes you think they would.

 

I find dollar coins a PITA.

[obx_fintoo]

Starting with "Why would YOU want to carry that extra weight?", what makes you think they would.

 

I find dollar coins a PITA.

 

 

Ah, but they are the wave of the future!:rolleyes:

 

The weight would be an issue if you plan on carrying a lot of them.

 

Coming from someone who's been known to tip with dollar poker chips from the casino when short, they don't care what form it is as long as you remember to tip them!:cool:

[MarysMom]

Speaking as someone who used to rely on tips, I didnt care about unique I cared about what paid my bills. Please remember that it may be hard for them to spend unique items like dollar coins or two dollar bills in their home country.

[Cotton]

.............. I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

 

This has been brought up many times here, and the consensus is that dollar bills are the way to go.

 

I even asked one of my stewarDs once, and he said it's much easier to deal w/paper money - both on the ship and back at home.

[People_Mover]

i usually give the room person a 20 spot at the beginning to ensure good service. I certainly wouldn't want to give him 20 coins :D

[Marie51]

Some of you are talking about the cabin attendant and some of you are talking about room service. I have never given room service a $5 tip. For my pot of coffee in the morning I give $2. However, I have given my cabin attendant and extra $20.

 

Personally I think they prefer bills. Being from other countries, they may not know what the coins are.

[Cuizer2]

Having just been to the bank (on the inside - which is rare for me), I noticed the teller had some of the new one dollar coins, so I bought five (they are a dollar each, including tax, for anyone that is interested). While walking out I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue. Other tips have always been via voucher or I added cash, but the smallest bill I ever added was a five dollar bill, and I wouldn't add that much coin.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

 

stop being a cheapo and tip a 5 buddy

I take it you didn't read the part in red.

[Cuizer2]

Im with seaugo this guy is irrational. Why would u want to carry coins? Also i just wanted to say me and my fraternity brothers love getting wasted and puking on my parents dollar. that is the best part of the cruise. dont worry about tipping

Since we have already established that you don't read, I'll also point out that this was a question and not a suggestion.

[Cuizer2]

Some of you are talking about the cabin attendant and some of you are talking about room service. I have never given room service a $5 tip. For my pot of coffee in the morning I give $2. However, I have given my cabin attendant and extra $20.

Oh good, someone who can read.

[Kurbanfan]

Sure go ahead. I think they would appreciate any money in any shape or form.........

[LSUcajunmom]

I am just glad to see that I am not the only one still tipping. The last cruise I went on with my friend, she went and removed the tip that Carnival automatically puts on your account and said she was going to leave her own tip in the room, but did not. I was so embarassed. My main complaint was that we had excellent service the entire cruise and out of 4 of us I was the only one that tipped. This may not have anything to do with this thread but I just needed to vent. I am leaving in 17 days on the Fantasy with the same friend. As I did on the last cruise, I will definitely voice my opinion about tipping our wonderful service providers. Bon Voyage!!!

[NYCFOD]

Most of the room attendants and room service waiters are not US residents so at some point will want to change their US money to something they can use at home. Bureaux de Change do not change coins of any currency. I understand that the crew have some kind of ship board account, so they may be able to deposit the coins, I would be interested in finding out if this is the case. The crew who rely on tips are only interested in cash, not what we might consider a cash equivalent, like phone cards or gift cards. Cash, preferably the kind you can fold and change into Indonesian Rupiahs, Philippines Pesos, Indian Rupees or whatever.

[crash3x]

Ah, but they are the wave of the future!:rolleyes:

 

The weight would be an issue if you plan on carrying a lot of them.

 

Coming from someone who's been known to tip with dollar poker chips from the casino when short, they don't care what form it is as long as you remember to tip them!:cool:

 

Let me just start by saying , I am from Canada and we have had the dollar coin (Loonie) and 2 dollar coin (toonie) for many years and it does add extra weight, but you get use to it. People from other countries like to receive these because they are so unusual once you have explained what it is.......but most people know when you say your are from Canada.

 

Note... just the other day they said on the news that they are going to get rid or our pennies now............so I assume everything will be rounded to a nickle now......

[Cuizer2]

Note... just the other day they said on the news that they are going to get rid or our pennies now............so I assume everything will be rounded to a nickle now......

In the United States all of our nickels are already round. :)

[cruisnpat]

I would think the workers would rather have the paper bill. they can use it in their machines and it is a lot lighter when carrying it.

[KenMo]

While we were at Rum Point Beach, my DD wanted a braid in her hair. It cost $2 and she only had $20's.

 

I just happened to have some Sacajawea and Washington $1 pieces and gave them to her to use.

 

The braiders didn't know what they were, for sure, so they had a book that they use to look up foreign money. Once they found out the money was legitimate, they were happy to get it.

 

Still...I don't think the ship's crew would want to carry around pocketsful of coins.

[trock]

Having just been to the bank (on the inside - which is rare for me), I noticed the teller had some of the new one dollar coins, so I bought five (they are a dollar each, including tax, for anyone that is interested). While walking out I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue. Other tips have always been via voucher or I added cash, but the smallest bill I ever added was a five dollar bill, and I wouldn't add that much coin.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

 

hi

Why were you taxed? isnt it a cash for cash exchange??

 

I remember in Canda, their singles are coin.. took some getting used too!

[buddyjo143]

hi

Why were you taxed? isnt it a cash for cash exchange??

 

I remember in Canda, their singles are coin.. took some getting used too!

 

That is what I was wondering! S/he got ripped of if charged tax on U.S. money in a U.S. bank.:rolleyes:

[Cuizer2]

Having just been to the bank (on the inside - which is rare for me), I noticed the teller had some of the new one dollar coins, so I bought five (they are a dollar each, including tax, for anyone that is interested). While walking out I wondered how someone would feel if tipped in coin (rather than paper)? Since I don't use room service I have no clue. Other tips have always been via voucher or I added cash, but the smallest bill I ever added was a five dollar bill, and I wouldn't add that much coin.

 

So, what do you think, would someone like getting the one dollar coin, or would they rather have paper?

 

hi

Why were you taxed? isnt it a cash for cash exchange??

This was posted on April first. Do you know what other name April first goes by?

 

That is what I was wondering! S/he got ripped of if charged tax on U.S. money in a U.S. bank.:rolleyes:

Not really. If you double check the part in red above, you will note that they cost $1.00 each - INCLUDING tax.

[trock]

This was posted on April first. Do you know what other name April first goes by?

 

Not really. If you double check the part in red above, you will note that they cost $1.00 each - INCLUDING tax.

 

Yea you're right .. but there should be no mention of tax? :confused:

[erdin]

Hey just seen this and thought how weird you are talking about dollar coins!! im from Ireland and think one dollar paper notes are weird!! :) I really dont think staff will mind what shape or form their money is in if they are receiving a tip. We had the coins in before the euro and got rid of the one punt note. With all the countries in europe with one and two euro coins i imagine staff on cruises are use to them. Yes you end up with a load of loose change at the end of the night but at least if you wash them you dont ruin them!!