Gratuities for 1 year old on Oasis?

[BNBR]

Depending, I may mention the issue to the employee first, THEN if necessary, mention it to their boss.

 

It depends on circumstances.

 

Yes, of course. Point being that you would go through a normal process, not make up your own as a way to justify screwing underpaid workers out of their wages.

 

I do wonder if people like this have any understanding of the working conditions? There is literally a charity at Port Everglades that provides services to these workers. I've been to their events, donated, etc. Anyone in the industry is well aware of it and the local businesses very much provide support and help. In other words, many of these workers are in desperate need of charitable support - even for things as simple as calling home and hearing their childrens voice. I believe the Seafarers House helps with thousands of calls home every single day. And it would even occur to people to reduce their wages and come up with excuses to do so? While these low paid workers, away from their families, are doing everything they can to provide for an amazing 7 day vacation. It's despicable behavior.

[Rcarper4001]

I do add to the standard gratuities. And normally sail in suites, so pay a higher gratuity that most.

 

Funny, I get GREAT service by just leaving the standard gratuities in place. Not just after a few days.

 

Most people think you are a cheapskate, and just like you will not change, they will not change their opinion of you.

 

Agree

[Sam Ting]

Yes, of course. Point being that you would go through a normal process, not make up your own as a way to justify screwing underpaid workers out of their wages.

 

I do wonder if people like this have any understanding of the working conditions? There is literally a charity at Port Everglades that provides services to these workers. I've been to their events, donated, etc. Anyone in the industry is well aware of it and the local businesses very much provide support and help. In other words, many of these workers are in desperate need of charitable support - even for things as simple as calling home and hearing their childrens voice. I believe the Seafarers House helps with thousands of calls home every single day. And it would even occur to people to reduce their wages and come up with excuses to do so? While these low paid workers, away from their families, are doing everything they can to provide for an amazing 7 day vacation. It's despicable behavior.

 

So sad. If you feel so badly about it why would you continue to patronize a business that treats its employees this way?

[SRF]

The poll is here. Just read the responses.

 

If you want to vacation where tipping is actually frowned upon, I suggest Denmark. Of course, you can end up paying $60 for lunch for one, for a beer, salad, and small entree. Enjoy.

[Sam Ting]

The poll is here. Just read the responses.

 

If you want to vacation where tipping is actually frowned upon, I suggest Denmark. Of course, you can end up paying $60 for lunch for one, for a beer, salad, and small entree. Enjoy.

No thanks. I will continue to enjoy my cruises subsidized by all the sheeple donating their money to the cruise line so they can supposedly use it to pay their staff.

 

Cheers! Enjoy your cruise. And thank you!

[Grandma Dazzles]

No thanks. I will continue to enjoy my cruises subsidized by all the sheeple donating their money to the cruise line so they can supposedly use it to pay their staff.

 

Cheers! Enjoy your cruise. And thank you!

 

Your posts speak volumes as to the type of person you are; and not just on this particular board. So glad that you feel honest, caring people, who do not remove their tips are "sheep" donating ......."

 

You come across as a spoiled entitled brat - another example is one of your other posts indicating how you vape; of course, carefully so you don't get caught.

[Pstreet12]

Do I dispose the diapers properly ?

Yes . Very easily I put in garbage that will otherwise be emptied anyway.

 

Do I prepare food ? No , I easily find them something in buffet and serve them myself.

 

Do I make their bed and wash linens ? Yes I make the bed and put away. Wash linens ? No , I'm fine with the same linens for the entire cruise. I'm not a pain in the ass

 

Do I can vacume the crumbs ? Your kidding right. They vaccume . Theirs no special crumb vaccume.

 

Again. I take care of my own. I don't feel it necessarily at all to leave a tip for my 1 year old. To each their own

 

 

 

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You put the dirty diapers in "garbage that will be emptied anyway"? Do you honestly not know that human waste products (whether from diapers or injections or bleeding) MUST be handled differently from "garbage"? Is anyone actually that stupid?

 

You aren't "a pain in the ass"? Not to yourself, evidently. Others might have a different opinion.

[BigHouseFootball]

Yeah no way would I ever pay full gratuities for a 1 year old. It's already ridiculous they expect you to pay full fare for a 1 year old as it is.

 

That's why once we have kids we won't be cruising until they are old enough to actually make that fare worth it. I'm not paying $700 for the week to have my kid eat cheerios.

[metsgiants]

Yeah no way would I ever pay full gratuities for a 1 year old. It's already ridiculous they expect you to pay full fare for a 1 year old as it is.

 

That's why once we have kids we won't be cruising until they are old enough to actually make that fare worth it. I'm not paying $700 for the week to have my kid eat cheerios.

 

 

 

Exactly

 

 

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[metsgiants]

You have completely missed the point, but you are not "getting" the point because you are cheap and only looking to justify your behavior.

 

As it's been said over and over... cruising is a VERY unique form of travel/vacation. There is a legal limit to how many guests can be on board. They have more beds available than they can have guests. So your 1 year old is taking the place of another guest. Which is why full fare applies and the proper compensation for the staff applies. If you don't like it, don't cruise. But of course, you would rather just be cheap, greedy, and take it out on the low income staff.

 

You aren't justifying it to anyone here. We all see you for who you are. You are better off keeping quiet on the subject and stiffing people in private.

 

I sail with 2 toddlers and tip in full. Because, you know, that's what good, decent people do. You, on the other hand....

 

 

 

You took a lot of time posting your insulting opinion. I disagree . I will still cruise. Thanks

 

 

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[Tommy3putts]

Yeah no way would I ever pay full gratuities for a 1 year old. It's already ridiculous they expect you to pay full fare for a 1 year old as it is.

 

That's why once we have kids we won't be cruising until they are old enough to actually make that fare worth it. I'm not paying $700 for the week to have my kid eat cheerios.

 

 

 

I love this post. Very funny. BTW its "eat and toss" Cheerios.

[Punchy]

I'm not sure many here would suggest leaving full automatic gratuities if you were to receive service that didnt' justify at least the base auto-gratuity. Now, I am also not sure many here have ever had service from their base staff - dining room, room stew, etc... that justified removing tips. But if so, hey, you are fully justified removing a portion of the tip and the cruise line can distribute however they want. That's just how it works. Hopefully if you were dissatisfied with the service, you would bring it up with guest services and make sure they are aware.

 

I would add I don't trust RCCL IT dept to be able to separate out the auto-tips if there was a specific reduction so if I ever were to flex down on the tipping they all have to be canceled.

[Sam Ting]

You put the dirty diapers in "garbage that will be emptied anyway"? Do you honestly not know that human waste products (whether from diapers or injections or bleeding) MUST be handled differently from "garbage"? Is anyone actually that stupid?

 

You aren't "a pain in the ass"? Not to yourself, evidently. Others might have a different opinion.

 

Oh please, do you call the hazmat team everytime you blow your nose or remove a band aid? Let's be real here for goodness sake.

[ATC cruiser]

You put the dirty diapers in "garbage that will be emptied anyway"? Do you honestly not know that human waste products (whether from diapers or injections or bleeding) MUST be handled differently from "garbage"? Is anyone actually that stupid?

 

 

 

You aren't "a pain in the ass"? Not to yourself, evidently. Others might have a different opinion.

 

 

 

When your at home at the shopping mall, and your child's diaper needs to be changed, where do you throw the dirty diaper? I'll bet its in the trash with all the other paper towels. Or if they get a bloody nose, where do you dispose of the Kleenex? Now sharps, yes that's a different story. I laugh at the argument that there is so much more work because of the dirty diapers. I'll bet most of the time when a steward empties your trash they have no clue if there is a diaper in there or not.

 

 

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[Motorman23]

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[sanger727]

I'll bet most of the time when a steward empties your trash they have no clue if there is a diaper in there or not.

 

 

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If your regular trash smells like [emoji90], you have bigger problems then whether or not to tip for an infant

 

 

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If you find it let me know, there are certainly a lot of wacky folks on here.

[metsgiants]

If your regular trash smells like [emoji90], you have bigger problems then whether or not to tip for an infant

 

 

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Not a problem. The diaper goes in the closest public bathroom garbage. It hallway

 

 

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[Viv0828]

Not a problem. The diaper goes in the closest public bathroom garbage. It hallway

 

 

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Yuck. Make all the passerbys gag instead of just your family. ☹️

 

 

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[Grandma Dazzles]

Not a problem. The diaper goes in the closest public bathroom garbage. It hallway

 

 

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On RC have never found public bathrooms to be that close to cabins. The are often a deck away, or at least down a long corridor. Public bathrooms are usually in corners close to restaurants, theaters, bars, etc. Can't believe you would carry used diapers! Hope you wash your hands!

[MrsKC08]

I see. Again, I'm fine with paying the underpaid and overworked staff. I can't say the same for the nickel and diming cruise line. In the awful event we would actually need a lifeboat, LO would sit on my lap and wouldn't take up any space. A 1 year old does not use nearly as many resources on the ship as an adult. She doesn't eat as much as an adult, doesn't take up space in the theaters or casino, cannot take up space in the pool, and the lovely nursery for which I'm very grateful, charges extra for taking care of her. I don't think a kid should travel for free, but I think a discount of some sort is reasonable to expect.

 

 

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My recommendation would be to purchase cruise fare when they offer the "kids sail free" promo.

[jgallagh1944]

You took a lot of time posting your insulting opinion. I disagree . I will still cruise. Thanks

 

 

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Since you're more concerned with limiting critical posts, I'll keep it short. People who think nothing of subjecting another person to health risks should confine their cruising to the Staten Island Ferry. This way you can carry your dirty diapers home with you.

 

 

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[mafig]

Not a problem. The diaper goes in the closest public bathroom garbage. It hallway

 

 

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:eek:OMG .... you cannot be serious.:mad::(

[BNBR]

The poll is here. Just read the responses.

 

If you want to vacation where tipping is actually frowned upon, I suggest Denmark. Of course, you can end up paying $60 for lunch for one, for a beer, salad, and small entree. Enjoy.

 

Tipping is absolutely not frowned upon in Denmark. In fact, that same restaurant will include a tip line. It's just not expected the same way it is in the US and not part of wage calculations, which is why it's obnoxiously expensive to eat out in Denmark and residents don't have the opportunity to enjoy restaurants anywhere near as much as we do in the States.

[BNBR]

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