ho-hum

No problem, you deserved it.

Glad you’re in-affected. I will carry on tipping then AND write Thankyou notes (you didn’t mention that in your out-pouring)

You wouldn’t understand

You didn’t say at night originally .…… geddit now

Oh I see….

Hum knows a man

"Balinese bed reservations" ? You're kidding right ?

Hum still on the run from Sheriff Dan who brought Seadream Yacht Club to its knees…. Tell Hum all about Grandeur. Great to hear from you

Well I don’t know if y’all remember but it was Ho-hum who began this post and I am coming to the end of my “virgin” voyage BTW it has been wonderful …… if you are interested (of course you are or should be) the top three things about the voyage have been 1. crew 2. crew 3. crew so tipping I am giving THANKYOU NOTES: 8 in total ! Tips to Butler, H/keeping & 4 wonderful servers (in various proportions). Thankyou wonderful people for your contributions Goodbye

Unfortunately no money…. Hum’s person signature is generally considered of more value (yeah right……). It is addressed to mikeenbob

I have it from various authorities that tipping is included….but please accept this THANKYOU CARD (whether it’s upside down or not: it’s the thought that counts) oh that didn’t work out !,

Surprise us Pcardad ….. please (always willing to learn and listen to others)

Sorry Pcardad, I overlooked your final comment……possibly because I couldn’t understand how a comparison is possible BUT don’t let me “hold you back”. if you wish to start a new thread along your suggestion I would be interested. All the best Ho-hum

Your comments, advice, suggestions (and illustrious prominence as a highly respected contributor) are fully recognised and appreciated (as have all those that have participated…..bless you). I love to at least recognise good service and would be happy to offer a modest gratuity for service beyond the usual parameters. But there is another consideration…. which frankly outweighs the guest’s approach. I have always been appreciative and many times humbled by a significant number of ship crew with their consideration of others. I often wonder if the “shoe was on other foot” how would they treat service. And to be frank, I don’t think there would be any difference between the two (us and them…terrible expression but I’m not standing for President…..so get over it). However there are crew where a thankyou and gratuity has genuinely meant a lot AND it has not always been immediately obvious. So, I aspire to the “higher ground” and at least try to reciprocate with those amazing crew I have met over the years. I have also recently learned that even “pre-tipping” has a “place” if delivered in a private and modest manner (for special occasions). Yet nothing can surpass a genuine thankyou (with or without a gratuity) and I thankyou all for your valued consideration and varied advice: each and all is respected.

It’s a “Godsend” isn’t it ? I can now go on Regent pretending to be a sophisticated “man of the world” ! That will be a First !