Cash Tips?

[Mooder]

So, the bottom line is, have lots of singles and $5s because you are really going to need to tip for each time, not just at the end.

 

If that's what you take from this thread, I am sure the crew will be very happy. :D But it really is not necessary to tip constantly. That's the convenience of it!

[newmexicoNita]

So, the bottom line is, have lots of singles and $5s because you are really going to need to tip for each time, not just at the end.

 

No, not at all. If you tip and do not intend on leaving the service charge on the account, it doesn't make any diffeence how you do it, you are hurting many people. If you intend on tipping above and beyond the $12 per day, you can do it any way you want. The only time you need to have those extra $ avail would be for room service.

 

Nita

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To us, the $12pp per day is part of the cost of the cruise. Period.

We would never try to have it (or a portion) removed.

If service is terrible, or even somewhat lacking (and it NEVER has been) then we would take it up with the Concierge.

 

That being said, I also always tend to overtip, so before every cruise I buy $100 worth of $2 bills. When I feel that the service is over the top, I am happy to give the server a $2 bill. It's odd, but it almost seems that many of them have never even seen one before. The great thing about it is that they remember me, and my beer bottle never seems to get completely empty.

 

Some cruises I come back with $50 worth of two dollar bills, others, zero.

 

As for "envelopes of cash", my DW and I have a ritual. Every cruise, first night out, we fill out thank you cards with the stewart's name, the butler's, the conceirge's, and the maitre'd at Cagney's. We then put cash in the envelopes and toss them in the safe. There, it's done, and now we can enjoy our cruise.

At the end of the cruise, we might "adjust" the amount, (up or down), in each envelope, but the night before the end of the cruise, we hand them out.

We waited once until the last morning of the cruise, and we could not find everyone!

 

We buy the thank you cards before we depart, as they are nearly impossible to find aboard ship.

 

Just my $0.02 worth.

[Ontario cruise duo]

Well I've learned something new today. Did not know that the US had $2 bills. Here in Canada, we had them a few years ago (not sure when they stopped here but I think it's been at least 10 - 15 years... although I got one a few years ago and now keep it tucked away in my wallet as a memento). Now we have the $2 coin, called the "Loonie". However, they don't really want my Canadian $$'s or coins on a cruise ship. Wait, maybe they will want it, because soon our money may be worth more than yours!!:eek: (ha, ha, just kidding) But in the meantime since the US dollar is so low I've opened a US bank account so I can start saving for my next cruise!!:p

[johnql]

Well I've learned something new today. Did not know that the US had $2 bills. Here in Canada, we had them a few years ago (not sure when they stopped here but I think it's been at least 10 - 15 years... although I got one a few years ago and now keep it tucked away in my wallet as a memento). Now we have the $2 coin, called the "Loonie". However, they don't really want my Canadian $$'s or coins on a cruise ship. Wait, maybe they will want it, because soon our money may be worth more than yours!!:eek: (ha, ha, just kidding) But in the meantime since the US dollar is so low I've opened a US bank account so I can start saving for my next cruise!!:p

I thought the $1 coin was the Loonie and the $2 coin was the Toonie.

[smeyer418]

Well I've learned something new today. Did not know that the US had $2 bills. Here in Canada, we had them a few years ago (not sure when they stopped here but I think it's been at least 10 - 15 years... although I got one a few years ago and now keep it tucked away in my wallet as a memento). Now we have the $2 coin, called the "Loonie". However, they don't really want my Canadian $$'s or coins on a cruise ship. Wait, maybe they will want it, because soon our money may be worth more than yours!!:eek: (ha, ha, just kidding) But in the meantime since the US dollar is so low I've opened a US bank account so I can start saving for my next cruise!!:p

 

 

I personally suggest against $2 bills. Most people haven't seen one of them and many cruise lines won't accept them. if your idea is to do something for the employee there is no reason to make it hard for them. While on the ships US coins are acceptable(as they are used in the casino), it is universally suggested NOT to tip in coins, whether they are loonies, tooies, one Euro coins two Euro coins or even Susan Anthony dollar US coins(they didn't go over well as they were almost the same size as quarters)....unless you are in a country where those coins are legal tender.

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Well I've learned something new today. Did not know that the US had $2 bills. Here in Canada, we had them a few years ago (not sure when they stopped here but I think it's been at least 10 - 15 years... although I got one a few years ago and now keep it tucked away in my wallet as a memento). Now we have the $2 coin, called the "Loonie". However, they don't really want my Canadian $$'s or coins on a cruise ship. Wait, maybe they will want it, because soon our money may be worth more than yours!!:eek: (ha, ha, just kidding) But in the meantime since the US dollar is so low I've opened a US bank account so I can start saving for my next cruise!!:p

 

I thought that the one dollar coins in Canada were call "Loonies" (due to the fact that they had a swan on the obverse, and that the 2 dollar coins were called "toonies"....(oddly, although I have only been in Canada a couple of times, I have several of each!)

As far as the value of the dollar goes, I think that you are right, and if it keeps dropping, it may be worth less than the Peso! :D

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I personally suggest against $2 bills. Most people haven't seen one of them and many cruise lines won't accept them. if your idea is to do something for the employee there is no reason to make it hard for them. While on the ships US coins are acceptable(as they are used in the casino), it is universally suggested NOT to tip in coins, whether they are loonies, tooies, one Euro coins two Euro coins or even Susan Anthony dollar US coins(they didn't go over well as they were almost the same size as quarters)....unless you are in a country where those coins are legal tender.

 

You might be correct, but even the NCL ships that cruise to the MR do lay over in the US. If I were presented with the problem of receiving a one dollar bill that I could spend anywhere, or a 2 dollar bill that I might have to cash in with the purser....hmmmm....tough choice.

 

My point was that I have never had any problems with any ship member accepting my $2 bills, and that I have often received exceptional service because they not only remembered me, but that a 2 dollar bill received as a tip is quite a bit more than nothing.

 

Just my $2.00 worth.

[smeyer418]

You might be correct, but even the NCL ships that cruise to the MR do lay over in the US. If I were presented with the problem of receiving a one dollar bill that I could spend anywhere, or a 2 dollar bill that I might have to cash in with the purser....hmmmm....tough choice.

 

My point was that I have never had any problems with any ship member accepting my $2 bills, and that I have often received exceptional service because they not only remembered me, but that a 2 dollar bill received as a tip is quite a bit more than nothing.

 

Just my $2.00 worth.

the employees are taught to accept what ever people give them. I have seen stores in the US refuse them. How hard is to give two single dollar bills in stead of a deuce? But you can of course do what ever you want and I would prefer personally that if this troubles you give them the two-er anyway. But it does make it harder for them and if you really want to reward them why make it more difficult? IMO and from what the employees themselves say....and many pursers will not accept them

[Ontario cruise duo]

I thought that the one dollar coins in Canada were call "Loonies" (due to the fact that they had a swan on the obverse, and that the 2 dollar coins were called "toonies"....(oddly, although I have only been in Canada a couple of times, I have several of each!)

As far as the value of the dollar goes, I think that you are right, and if it keeps dropping, it may be worth less than the Peso! :D

 

 

Did I say "Loonie", I did really mean "Toonie". Glad an American was on his/her toes. What can I say, it's Friday night... and I am seeming to be a little bit "loonie". Thanks for catching that one for me!!:p

[sjbdtz]

I thought that the one dollar coins in Canada were call "Loonies" (due to the fact that they had a swan on the obverse, and that the 2 dollar coins were called "toonies"....(oddly, although I have only been in Canada a couple of times, I have several of each!)

As far as the value of the dollar goes, I think that you are right, and if it keeps dropping, it may be worth less than the Peso! :D

 

 

I like this post, a lot.... ;)

 

They're called "Loonies" due to the fact that they have a LOON on the face of the coin (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_a_loon_and_geese_swans_or_duck )

 

:p

 

 

(I know....I'm just ribbing you.... :) )

 

 

 

 

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the employees are taught to accept what ever people give them. I have seen stores in the US refuse them. How hard is to give two single dollar bills in stead of a deuce? But you can of course do what ever you want and I would prefer personally that if this troubles you give them the two-er anyway. But it does make it harder for them and if you really want to reward them why make it more difficult? IMO and from what the employees themselves say....and many pursers will not accept them

 

It would most certainly never be my intent to start a spitting contest, but on your suggestion that you have seen ANY store in the US refuse legal tender? That, I simply cannot imagine, although I admit, that I have refused the Anthony dollar when offered in change.

 

You may be correct about the crew members really not wanting to accept a $2 bill....on our next cruise, I will test that theory buy offering every crew member (that I wish to tip) the opportunity to either accept a one dollar bill, or a two dollar bill...

 

The reason that I like $2 dollar bills is that the crew memeber remembers me. I probably do not receive faster, or better, service because of the $2 bill, but maybe, just maybe, because they do remember that I DO tip.

Then again, maybe not.

 

Just my $2.00 worth.

[smeyer418]

It would most certainly never be my intent to start a spitting contest, but on your suggestion that you have seen ANY store in the US refuse legal tender? That, I simply cannot imagine, although I admit, that I have refused the Anthony dollar when offered in change.

 

You may be correct about the crew members really not wanting to accept a $2 bill....on our next cruise, I will test that theory buy offering every crew member (that I wish to tip) the opportunity to either accept a one dollar bill, or a two dollar bill...

 

The reason that I like $2 dollar bills is that the crew memeber remembers me. I probably do not receive faster, or better, service because of the $2 bill, but maybe, just maybe, because they do remember that I DO tip.

Then again, maybe not.

 

Just my $2.00 worth.

 

try paying your toll in NJ in pennies....

[Mooder]

try paying your toll in NJ in pennies....

 

Been there, done that. Was $.02 short. :o

[iheartbda]

It would most certainly never be my intent to start a spitting contest, but on your suggestion that you have seen ANY store in the US refuse legal tender? That, I simply cannot imagine, although I admit, that I have refused the Anthony dollar when offered in change.

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Not only refused but the person trying to use it was arrested. :eek:

http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=29732

[mommyto2girls]

Not only refused but the person trying to use it was arrested. :eek:

http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=29732

 

FYI that was in 2005

 

Wikipedia.com

 

Best Buy

In February 2005, a patron of Best Buy in Lutherville, Maryland, attempted to pay for an electronics installation with 57 $2 bills. After initially refusing to accept the bills, the cashier proceeded to mark each bill with a pen. Other employees congregated around the cashier and after one noticed smeared ink on some of the bills, the police were called in. One of the officers called in then noticed the bills ran in sequential order and the patron was handcuffed and transported to the county lockup. The Secret Service agent that was sent to the jail examined the bills, declared them legitimate and the patron was released."

[iheartbda]

FYI that was in 2005

 

I'm aware of that and does it make any difference?

[njhorseman]

It would most certainly never be my intent to start a spitting contest, but on your suggestion that you have seen ANY store in the US refuse legal tender? That, I simply cannot imagine, although I admit, that I have refused the Anthony dollar when offered in change.

 

You may be correct about the crew members really not wanting to accept a $2 bill....on our next cruise, I will test that theory buy offering every crew member (that I wish to tip) the opportunity to either accept a one dollar bill, or a two dollar bill...

 

The reason that I like $2 dollar bills is that the crew memeber remembers me. I probably do not receive faster, or better, service because of the $2 bill, but maybe, just maybe, because they do remember that I DO tip.

Then again, maybe not.

 

Just my $2.00 worth.

 

Many small stores won't accept $100 bills because of the risk of their being counterfeit. Legal tender...but they don't want them

[mommyto2girls]

I'm aware of that and does it make any difference?

 

It was 6 years ago...seemed a bit outdated. I volunteer at an animal rescue group and do all the fundraisers at my Synagogue ...we have plenty of people who have given us $2 bills never turned them down and the bank accepts them gladly, in fact if anyone wants to give us all their pennies we will take those too!

[iheartbda]

It was 6 years ago...seemed a bit outdated. I volunteer at an animal rescue group and do all the fundraisers at my Synagogue ...we have plenty of people who have given us $2 bills never turned them down and the bank accepts them gladly, in fact if anyone wants to give us all their pennies we will take those too!

What has outdated got to do with anything? Someone said they couldn't imagine anyone not accepting US legal tender so it was just an example.....geezo peezo.