Kurbanfan Posted May 18, 2009 #51 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Does it matter? Cash up front is cash up front. It matters when you twist it into a bribe;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted May 18, 2009 #52 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Welllll.. I am willing to bet the nice tip of a gift up front was the ONLY reason I received 30 past guest pins(also an additional $10.00 each of the 3 days he/she left the puns)~~!!~~ He just happened to give this to you, or he had to give you something for your bribe? I would have preferred service, but to each his own. :rolleyes: What is the cash value of your prize? What are you doing with this treasure that he disbursed dishonestly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderboomer Posted May 18, 2009 #53 Share Posted May 18, 2009 He just happened to give this to you, or he had to give you something for your bribe? I would have preferred service, but to each his own. :rolleyes: What is the cash value of your prize? What are you doing with this treasure that he disbursed dishonestly? Since they are not giving past guests pins any more, the poster should list them on E-Bay and recoup her tips!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammieLand Posted May 18, 2009 #54 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Cruise passengers are not the crew members employers;) I'd be willing to bet that the cruiselines offer incentives/bribes to their employee's all the time.......... Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebat1 Posted May 18, 2009 #55 Share Posted May 18, 2009 He just happened to give this to you, or he had to give you something for your bribe? I would have preferred service, but to each his own. :rolleyes: What is the cash value of your prize? What are you doing with this treasure that he disbursed dishonestly? Depending on he market, I have seen some of the same pins going for over &50.00 each. Times 30, I think it might be around & 1,500.00.... Paid for the cruise.... Sell them on E-Bay...need you ask such a stupid question, when the obvious is sooo obvious???????? My grand-pappy used to always say..."Value Given...Value Received" some heed the advise, others drift aimless through life ~~!!~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted May 18, 2009 #56 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Depending on he market, I have seen some of the same pins going for over &50.00 each. Times 30, I think it might be around & 1,500.00.... Paid for the cruise.... Sell them on E-Bay...need you ask such a stupid question, when the obvious is sooo obvious???????? No, I knew the answer. Just wanted to see if you would catch the bait. THE VALUE GOES DOWN THE MORE THAT ARE AVAILABLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted May 18, 2009 #57 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I usually asked them at which port they are planning to get off the ship, then the night before that port I will leave envelopes with their names on them and $20 each. The bar waiters/waitresses I tip a dollar a drink as they serve me. The bar tenders if they've waited on me several times I tip one or two days in then again at the end especially at the casino bar where I spend most of my time and always if I've won very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cls624 Posted May 18, 2009 #58 Share Posted May 18, 2009 We've never had bad service, and we give them extra at the end.:) They are always very friendly, and on the ball!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahkota Posted May 18, 2009 #59 Share Posted May 18, 2009 When we first arrive on ship and make it to our cabin to unpack, if the steward comes in, helps in moving bags around, explains anything having to do with the ship or its schedule, asks if we want ice, more/less chairs or anything else, we tip $20. If he doesn't show up and help us get accommodated, he gets nothing. Stewards who are available to greet you when you first arrive on board are usually the ones that go above and beyond for you anyway. And I appreciate the attentiveness and reward it. But, having been in customer service in one form or another for 30 years, I am a generous tipper when I think people are doing more than required. I also freely use the comment cards to show my appreciation or dissatisfaction as I assume the management, like many other places I have worked, often reads these in staff meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Tec Posted May 19, 2009 #60 Share Posted May 19, 2009 That is SOOOO cute! What a great idea!! We stole an idea here from CC. We would wrap up a mini candy bar with a dollar every night, sometimes $2. Our last night, we wrapped two candy bars, each with $3, plus DH gave our steward $10. He was amazing. We never had to ask for anything, other than day 1 to empty the mini bar for our soda & water. He kept our ice bucket filled, gave us clean towels continuously (even when we didn't put them on the floor), was friendly & gracious each & every time we saw him, etc etc etc. Well i cant take the credit either!!!.....i took this idea from Cruise Critic too!!! Thats why we're here right? lol :D:cool:;):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam1148 Posted May 19, 2009 #61 Share Posted May 19, 2009 It matters when you twist it into a bribe;) Not directed toward you. Just a handy quote about 'bribe'. The people saying it's a bribe should also remember that most stewards are Filipino, in the Philippines what we would consider a 'bribe' is just how they do business. A good will gift if you will. Heck, even in American culture...look at the some of the classic Black and White movies or "rat pack" type movies from the 60's. A guy walks into a bar...orders a drink. TIPS UP FRONT, with the comment "Keep them coming". Same common behavior for a concierge at a hotel. A guy will say, "I want this..this..and this..and hands the person a 'tip/bribe'" followed by a hardy "Yes Sir". Even scrooge tossed the waife an extra bit..before he received his Christmas Goose. (with the offer to double it on receipt..old habits die hard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveaaaaa Posted May 19, 2009 #62 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Not directed toward you. Just a handy quote about 'bribe'. The people saying it's a bribe should also remember that most stewards are Filipino, in the Philippines what we would consider a 'bribe' is just how they do business. A good will gift if you will. Heck, even in American culture...look at the some of the classic Black and White movies or "rat pack" type movies from the 60's. A guy walks into a bar...orders a drink. TIPS UP FRONT, with the comment "Keep them coming". Same common behavior for a concierge at a hotel. A guy will say, "I want this..this..and this..and hands the person a 'tip/bribe'" followed by a hardy "Yes Sir". Even scrooge tossed the waife an extra bit..before he received his Christmas Goose. (with the offer to double it on receipt..old habits die hard) I can understand your analogy here in the USA but on a ship? You say the crew is fillipino yet where they come from,the minimum hourly wage for an eight hour day is 85 cents an hour.So you would go to a hotel and tip the concierge 3 days pay? The extra $20 everyone seems to tip is 3 days pay. Lets look at the tipping amounts for a steward. $3.50 per person.So a cabin of 2 people is equal to a days pay where they come from.They get 10+ cabins so everyday they are making 10x what they would make in their home country. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Stranger Posted May 19, 2009 #63 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Sounds like they'd be happy to get $1.00 up front then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynlo Posted May 19, 2009 #64 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I can understand your analogy here in the USA but on a ship? You say the crew is fillipino yet where they come from,the minimum hourly wage for an eight hour day is 85 cents an hour.So you would go to a hotel and tip the concierge 3 days pay? The extra $20 everyone seems to tip is 3 days pay. Lets look at the tipping amounts for a steward. $3.50 per person.So a cabin of 2 people is equal to a days pay where they come from.They get 10+ cabins so everyday they are making 10x what they would make in their home country. Steve Lets not forget room and board is included in contract! When that is factored in they are very well rewarded. No wonder so many sign contracts over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Stranger Posted May 19, 2009 #65 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I read they have excellent health insurance coverage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted May 19, 2009 #66 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I don't pay bribes up-front on a cruise ship. I tip extra at the end of the cruise for excellant/extra services rendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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