Dining Rm Mgr and table assignments

[martinimadam]

For the first time, I booked late and don't have my cabin or dining assignment. Really regretting this and definitely won't do it again.

So, though I'm not a real newbie at cruising, I am facing some new challenges. I'd really like Main Seating at a table for 8. I know I won't find out til check in. If I don't get what I want, I know I can go check with the DRM when I board. The question, yes I know it's a "personal choice", is whether a tip is expected if I'm accomodated.

[kakalina]

As DH prefers to eat in the Lido I am on my own in the MDR. More than once I have approached the DRM to be seated at a large table, I prefer 10. Generally speaking when you are a single there is no problem fitting you in at a large table. I have never offered a gratuity for this. To be perfectly honest it never occured to me to do so. I may have been lax in not doing so but they are always unfailingly polite if I made a mistake they were kind enough not to let it show.

[dandro]

No tip is necessary if the dining room manager accommodates your request, nor will giving them a "tip" in advance influence your chances.

[airlink diva]

Originally Posted by martinimadam

For the first time, I booked late and don't have my cabin or dining assignment. Really regretting this and definitely won't do it again.

So, though I'm not a real newbie at cruising, I am facing some new challenges. I'd really like Main Seating at a table for 8. I know I won't find out til check in. If I don't get what I want, I know I can go check with the DRM when I board. The question, yes I know it's a "personal choice", is whether a tip is expected if I'm accomodated.

It sounds to me that you are cruising solo. It's possible that you can get main seating at a large table. I can see it easier to move a solo person better than a couple or group. I really don't see where a tip would be expected.
I agree with you about booking late for a cruise is the limited choices that you have (but it balance out with often getting a great rate), but when I do book a cruise late, I just go with the flow.
Happy sailing!!

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[Krazy Kruizers]

You shouldn't have a problem getting your request since it is for just one person.

And you do not need to tip.

[Copper10-8]

Verbal tips and/or thoughts of the day are OK after your business with the DRM is completed and you have your new table reservation firmly in hand!! Such as:

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[dandro]

If the dining room manager fulfills your request, and you are happy about it, you can mention it on the feedback survey they give you to fill out before disembarkation.

[IRL_Joanie]

Originally Posted by Copper10-8

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If a man is in a forest talking to himself with no women around, is he still wrong?

YES!!!

I don't want to achieve immortality through my work. I want to achieve immortality through not dying.

AMEN!

LOL Loved em all but these two stood out. Especially the man in the forest analogy

[Willem Ruys]

a seat at a big table at second (Main) sitting is nearly always the easiest to get in HAL ships.

[sail7seas]

You should be able to be assigned Main Upper Dining as a solo traveler. It would be unusual he couldn't find a nice seat for you.

No need to tip. We never have and would not do so.

Hope you have wonderfully interesting and fun tablemates.

Have a great cruise.