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  1. I will admit that it is hard not to automatically tip. Seems a bit like cheating somehow. But when in Rome, bite your tongue and do as the locals do. Better in the end.
  2. Interesting. How do you feel about Australians, for example, coming to the US and NOT tipping in restaurants or in other situations where Americans always tip because of their culture and personal preferences?
  3. SS doesn’t actually stock up on wines at local ports, do they? I assumed that the wine would all come from their suppliers, perhaps focusing orders based on the itinerary.
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    Butler service

    The late afternoon appetizers are only mentioned as available in the upper cabins. I am going to assume that they will appear if requested even in steerage?
  5. So the wonderful upgrading led to significantly smaller cabins and closets. Funny that isn’t mentioned anyplace. I will miss the walk in space. 230 sq ft is now potentially 153 sq ft. Quite a significant change.
  6. Am I remembering correctly that cabins on the Explorer before the changes in 2018 had walk in closets? Or is this my imagination?
  7. Finally- 10 days out, An upgrade from Adventurer to Vista. Which will suit us very well. And I can stop the obsessive checking! Yes one of the luxury suites would have been nice but never imagined that was in the cards.
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    Butler service

    What happens with us is one each then we try to split the extra one if it is tasty. This usually results in a pile of crumbs.
  9. I understand that in Fiji it suggests an obligation. And until recently I believe that in Australia it was considered insulting. The link above is very helpful.
  10. Not all cultures are tipping cultures. In some places it is considered an insult, in others it is bad luck. Rarely will it be refused (manners, etc) but local customs should be respected. It can feel awkward for those of us who see it as a reward for a job well done but isn’t part of the reason we travels is to learn about these differences?
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    Butler service

    Our first Silversea cruise was in the Galapagos shortly after they began service there. The staff was not well trained yet and many resented the change from a tip based cruise to an all inclusive. Silversea was required to keep the local crew onboard. I had had far better service on Carnival. Rooms not serviced by 4 in the afternoon, blankets taken and never returned, reception never answering the phones, I could go on and on- I sometimes wonder why we gave them then another chance.
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    Butler service

    Not sure how that equates to manners. They look prettier in odd numbers but why not 4 of things? Or 2 of things.
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    Butler service

    A cabin for two people and everything offered in 3s. Why?
  14. I think this may be why I want to find out where we will be. Not that I anticipate such an upgrade but the closer it comes to sail date, the more a small part of me says- well gosh- Somebody has to be in those upscale cabins! And I really don't want to get caught in thinking that way as it is far more likely that we will be pretty much where we booked. And yes, I could call but guess I don't care enough to pick up the phone- besides- it will jinx my chances!
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