FrankieJayIII

i dang near want to get one for myself. but that's what we have venmo for

after filtering through all the good ideas. cash, visa gift cards, time and chocolates seem to be clear winners. the argued but still nice- socks, magnets, cigarettes and preparation H either way/ have a good cruise everyone

just so you know i love your photo and would love to buy a magnet of it. may i send it off for printing? do you have any you can sell/send me? i want to put it on my cabin door on my cruise from SF thanks!

@maryann2I see you just got off a Ruby sailing- how was the condition of the ship?

How does this work? How do you refare/rebook a cruise through princess? Do you call? Is it online? What is the process?

I really like this idea.

someone got mad at me bc in another post i admitted to giving $100 for the week before my cruise started with the delivery of my robes. i thought it to be a kind gesture and i'm being belittled for it.

yes... what's the problem

it was my extra for the whole week::. where did rationality leave the discussion?

is this an opinion or a fact?

To each their own. Don't feel sorry for me. That is not my definition.

this is not even a question. we don't feel that way at all. we feel like tipping enhances the lives of those helping us. if they treat us different that is on them. i don't feel special. i feel generous. i don't feel entitled. i feel like blessing those who don't have what i/we do. we are all on a cruise on vacation. some buy suites and get perks. we tip bc we can, we want to. i was in the service industry during college and tips go a long way, i have the ability to pay it forward, so i do. i do not EXPECT anything in return but it's human nature to do good onto others who have done good to you. if i may make a suggestion. start tipping people for no reason and see how it makes YOU feel.

this is the kind of answer i was looking for

i am just stirring conversation. sometimes you stumble upon human behavior and response to stimuli and take note. if the condition exists and you want to reap the benefit; then you will engage in the behavior. it's a 1x tip which elicits a response... and yes they are conditioned to expect more from you which enhances their already excellent service. just recognize the service is all im suggesting. such a hot topic here

i'm ok being a "mark" for a week or two to get special treatment for a few extra dollars :.. that's why there are different cabins; packages, levels of service. i choose to play the next level of service through extra tipping. if you can't beat them, join them.

don't hate the player hate the game 🤣

entrepreneurship!

never! i would come early enough that there were available chairs.

that's perfect and exactly in line with my expectations

it was pretty nice to have a seat at the pool reserved for me, nice things showing up during dinner and lots of towel animals. i will say that

i've tipped a room steward an extra $100 after they delivered my robes i asked for... is that bribery? what about the $25 to my waiter on my first night bc it was my anniversary tu and they wrote happy anniversary in chocolate on a flaming plate? how about the towel person $10 when they got me extra towels? each one resulted in them "remembering" me: were those bribes? or making someone day...

ok you cool with me giving a $20 tip for 2 drinks bc i like their smile, feeling generous and they made them perfect in my first 2 drinks on cruise?

earn more than me???!!! how much do they earn? this could get really interesting.

Then it would be better to give a pre-service bonus.

this makes a lot of sense. thank you