beeflyingfree

So many points, firstly the food was spectacular - exceptional. I just struggle to sit next to those who feel the need to comment throughout a meal, sitting far too close to me. My preference is to dine with my partner and meet others on a social level then choose to dine together. It’s wonderful and far more natural. If you’re unhappy with your position in the restaurant to offer a tip or gesture without ‘complaining’ or moaning and causing a difficult difficult situation doesn’t seem untoward to me. That’s my view. I personally feel rather embarrassed to hear others making a scene. But having said that I also feel it’s lovely to tip beforehand.

Oh I completely agree with you, tips should never be expected.

I have unfortunately witnessed a few having a little moan, some quietly, some not so. I think dinner for me is the pleasure of sharing a meal with my partner. Personally I don’t enjoying being so close to others whilst eating where others feel able to engage in our conversation. So window tables are less important than a stand alone table. Tips regardless of timing do improve service rightly or wrongly. Equally I also feel that making an effort to dress beautifully and be wonderfully polite also improve your experience.

To be completely honest, I think if you tip early you get outstanding service as it raises expectations by both customers and the waiting staff. They are as eager to please as you are exited with expectation. I think bribery is the wrong term and I do understand the gesture of swjumbo. It’s a very positive start and I personally don’t like negative, awkward confrontation.

Good evening lovely cruisers, on 11th Nov we are boarding the QV2 - I have never been with Cunard. We are in the Queen’s Grill and I’d love some advice about what to wear please. Can anyone help? I’m 44, so a little unsure of daily dress code. Kindest wishes