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On my May Discovery cruise the buffet was self serve. The buffet under "normal" times is not my first dining option. The thought of touching anything on that buffet makes my stomach roll.

“On the Bayou” is one of our favorite shows. Have seen it in the main theater and in Universal Lounge. I would be thrilled to see it again! I was very disappointed on my last cruise in May on the Discovery the production show was cancelled. Some of the performers were ill (covid I'm sure)

When I read through these posts, I felt compelled to put in my $.02, $.20, $2.00+….. I have traveled to over 40 countries including Cuba where the average salary is $24 a month. Yes, I know Cuban housekeepers & restaurant workers have the coveted jobs & the people receive government allotments (1/4 of a chicken, rice, beans, & 4 eggs per person per month & don’t forget powered milk until age 7) Third world country workers in the travel industry are often supporting multigenerational families. The past few years have been especially hard. The pandemic has been hard on all of us. I have always rewarded good service in foreign countries and in the US. Do I donate to local charities with my money and my time? YES Does it make me feel good to give a generous tip when someone does a good job? YES Do I care that they might use my tip money to buy an IPhone? No Do I tip at an “all inclusive”? YES Do I think I get better service by doing it? YES When I cruise, do I give extra to the people that have provided me good service? YES Have I ever not given a tip? Yes In Dublin on a private tour, the driver felt it necessary to tell us “all that was wrong with our US government ” Did we tell him why he wasn’t getting a tip? YES Do I occasionally give a $1.00 thank you tip to the McDonalds Teenager at the drive thru window? Yes …. Just proud they are working & trying to earn money! As a 70+ widow I think if you can afford to go out to eat or take a vacation you should be able to tip!