Do crews have a bank onboard?

[fuddrules]

Someone do a little test.

 

Tell your (housekeeping, room service, etc..) you'd like to show your appreciation of their hard work by giving them a tip.

 

Give them a choice.

 

In your left hand hold a one dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

If your right hand hold a two dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

In each hand you can only hold the exact same number of bills, not amount.

 

Ask them if they'd prefer the tip in your left hand or the tip in your right hand, they can only choose one.

[Rh2458]

Someone do a little test.

 

Tell your (housekeeping, room service, etc..) you'd like to show your appreciation of their hard work by giving them a tip.

 

Give them a choice.

 

In your left hand hold a one dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

If your right hand hold a two dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

In each hand you can only hold the exact same number of bills, not amount.

 

Ask them if they'd prefer the tip in your left hand or the tip in your right hand, they can only choose one.

People will automatically choose the hand with 2 bills because truthfully they won't even realize they are the same amount. That simply isn't a fair experiment. It's like when I used to go to Maxwell Street in Chicago with my father to sell his wares. If I told someone something was one for $5.00 or two for $10.00, they thought they were getting a bargain and would buy the two. All people don't have the same wattage of bulbs in their brain arsenal.

[jimbo5544]

There may be a crew kiosk in the crew area which then is shared by 1500+ crew. The point us anti $2 poster s are trying to make it that passengers make an extra effort to go get $2 bills to pass out as tips so they stand out from the other guests. They are under the impression that this extra effort is extra appreciated and are seemingly unaware that they are just creating a problem for the crew. Just get $1s and give them 2.

 

 

I am pretty sure there is one in the bar area of the crew quarters that I saw.

 

 

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[Cruising4]

I have to think any legal currency is acceptable and CCL knows their employees could receive cash in pesos, american dollars, canadian dollars or euros.

[facepirte]

People will automatically choose the hand with 2 bills because truthfully they won't even realize they are the same amount. That simply isn't a fair experiment. It's like when I used to go to Maxwell Street in Chicago with my father to sell his wares. If I told someone something was one for $5.00 or two for $10.00, they thought they were getting a bargain and would buy the two. All people don't have the same wattage of bulbs in their brain arsenal.

 

 

In your left hand hold a one dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

If your right hand hold a two dollar (or multiple) bill(s).

 

In each hand you can only hold the exact same number of bills, not amount.

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Either you proved your point about wattage of bulbs or you didn't read the requirements...

 

one hand with $1 bills the other with an equal number of $2 bills... so I am almost sure the right hand will have double the value as the left.

 

When did it become hard to use a $2 bill anyway? I have never had a problem using one or taking one.

[Rh2458]

Either you proved your point about wattage of bulbs or you didn't read the requirements...

 

one hand with $1 bills the other with an equal number of $2 bills... so I am almost sure the right hand will have double the value as the left.

 

When did it become hard to use a $2 bill anyway? I have never had a problem using one or taking one.

 

Oh damn, you're right! I'm the first to admit when I'm wrong! Wow, was I stupid.

[rob6465]

I tip $2 bills when i cruise...screw those that see an issue with it. :D:D

[http404]

Cash is cash. Give it a rest.

 

Geez some people on this board get hung up on some strange things.

[ceight]

Just because they CAN use/accept $2 bills doesn't mean it's not irritating. Why not just, you know, use $1 bills?

 

I don't get the need to be kitschy and cute with the $2 bills.

 

ETA: I don't think those that use them have bad intentions, (quite the opposite) but it does unquestionably make it slightly more annoying for those receiving the tips. And really, aren't those the people we're trying to thank?

Edited November 24, 2014 by ceight

[facepirte]

Oh damn, you're right! I'm the first to admit when I'm wrong! Wow, was I stupid.

 

HAHAHA it happens to all of us.

[facepirte]

Just because they CAN use/accept $2 bills doesn't mean it's not irritating. Why not just, you know, use $1 bills?

 

I don't get the need to be kitschy and cute with the $2 bills.

 

ETA: I don't think those that use them have bad intentions, (quite the opposite) but it does unquestionably make it slightly more annoying for those receiving the tips. And really, aren't those the people we're trying to thank?

 

What part of it is irritating or annoying? If I carried $2 bills instead of $1 bills so I could carry less bills that isn't ok but annoying to those I choose to tip? Should I also not leave a 20 for a tip instead leave 2 10's?

 

First there was telling people to tip (which I agree they should but it is no ones place to tell others how to spend their money) to telling them what forms of tipping is acceptable?

[ceight]

What part of it is irritating or annoying? If I carried $2 bills instead of $1 bills so I could carry less bills that isn't ok but annoying to those I choose to tip? Should I also not leave a 20 for a tip instead leave 2 10's?

 

First there was telling people to tip (which I agree they should but it is no ones place to tell others how to spend their money) to telling them what forms of tipping is acceptable?

 

The top part is a terrible argument. You're talking about two well known bills vs. one well-known bill and one NOT well-known bill. Everyone uses 20's and 10's. $2 bills just aren't that well-known

 

As a former teller, I can tell you that $2 bills are regarded as odd in the banking world. I worked as a teller for almost a year and saw, maybe, two to three of these. I imagine someone abroad, not handling cash nearly as much, might wonder.

 

And, as I mentioned, I don't think there's any bad intention here, but why not make something better if you can? Tipping in $2's (when tipping the same amount, which people should) is just inferior to tipping in $1's.

Edited November 24, 2014 by ceight

[xerenthar]

What part of it is irritating or annoying? If I carried $2 bills instead of $1 bills so I could carry less bills that isn't ok but annoying to those I choose to tip? Should I also not leave a 20 for a tip instead leave 2 10's?

 

First there was telling people to tip (which I agree they should but it is no ones place to tell others how to spend their money) to telling them what forms of tipping is acceptable?

 

that's a false equivalency and you know it. $2 bills are strange and not well-known in the US. i'd be shocked if staff could spend them in foreign countries. here in nyc, i wouldn't be surprised if the bodega down the street thought a stack of $2s was fake and wouldn't take them, let alone outside the US.

[roundthebend]

Why are people always so fascinated by the crews daily lives..it always makes me laugh!

 

They have bank accounts through an American bank, which when they get off at port, they can deposit any cash that they don't need to use.

 

Simple as that, give them any denomination...doesn't matter!!!

 

My daughter was a dancer for Carnival for 5 years...somewhat different but the same.

 

They have access to US bank accounts...give them whatever.

[GUT2407]

I have to think any legal currency is acceptable and CCL knows their employees could receive cash in pesos, american dollars, canadian dollars or euros.

 

 

A fact I've been making on the "other" $2 thread, on my last cruise I saw people tipping with Aus$ NZ$ US$ Can$ Euro and Pounds and not once did I see staff say "Nope" and the pursers desk was dealing with the same mix of currencies, so I am confident that there are arrangements in place to change the staff's money and doubtlessly for them to transfer it home.

[GUT2407]

that's a false equivalency and you know it. $2 bills are strange and not well-known in the US. i'd be shocked if staff could spend them in foreign countries. here in nyc, i wouldn't be surprised if the bodega down the street thought a stack of $2s was fake and wouldn't take them, let alone outside the US.

 

But of course in most foreign ports you can't use US$ anyway.

[cruizinisthebest]

The "other" thread wasn't about $2 bills. It morphed into that when someone mentioned the bright idea. The OP made a light hearted thread about feeling weird asking for $1 and $5 bills at the bank.

 

Tip however you wish. I still don't see the point unless you're trying to stand out. I never ever give a person a $1 tip btw. I just don't. So the argument that using dollar bills makes for smaller tipping is not true.

 

I'm not going to a bank asking for a stack of 2s. I might need to spend one myself. They are, according to the U.S. mint, considered a rare bill. I have a few from when I was a kid. I always thought they were odd. I admit I'm not into rare coins and all of that. Maybe that's the difference in the mindset.

 

The crew has enough to deal with. I perceive $2 bills as strange. Not using them for tips. Period. Plus there's cab drivers, waiters, etc. I can't see them wanting them. Just my opinion. Obviously others disagree. You wanna use 'em, go ahead.

[RWolver672]

Tipping with $1 or $2 bills or carrying your passport off the ship or leaving it in the safe are both topics on here that will never end. We can preach what we do or think til the cows come home and we will never change anyone's opinion of what's best.

 

Do what you want and don't worry about what others do.

[facepirte]

The top part is a terrible argument. You're talking about two well known bills vs. one well-known bill and one NOT well-known bill. Everyone uses 20's and 10's. $2 bills just aren't that well-known

 

As a former teller, I can tell you that $2 bills are regarded as odd in the banking world. I worked as a teller for almost a year and saw, maybe, two to three of these. I imagine someone abroad, not handling cash nearly as much, might wonder.

 

And, as I mentioned, I don't think there's any bad intention here, but why not make something better if you can? Tipping in $2's (when tipping the same amount, which people should) is just inferior to tipping in $1's.

 

Your first part is an even worse argument. I am arguing legal tender vs. legal tender.

 

Did you work at a bad bank as a teller, because as a truck driver I see that many $2 bills every year, every now and then will run into a silver certificate...

 

It is possible that some places may look at it funny, but USA isnt the only country that does or has used $2 bills.

 

Your last part.... its just.... I will be nice.... Tipping with $2 bills isnt inferior. tipping with fake money is inferior. Actually from a logistics standpoint tipping with $1' take twice as many which is inferior...

[facepirte]

that's a false equivalency and you know it. $2 bills are strange and not well-known in the US. i'd be shocked if staff could spend them in foreign countries. here in nyc, i wouldn't be surprised if the bodega down the street thought a stack of $2s was fake and wouldn't take them, let alone outside the US.

 

Not really... but how about this. I run into as many $2's as pre-1998 $20's, does that mean is should take all of my small face bills to the bank in case someone ignorant on US money won't take my money?? If your bodega down the street thinks $2 bills are fakes they are idiots...

[near the beach]

The crew doesn’t mind receiving two dollar bills or one dollar coins.

The staff that receives cash tips knows what two dollar bills are. I have never had anyone refuse to take a tip I offered because a two dollar bill was involved in the amount.

I don’t know if it is called a bank. There is an office that crew members can deposit cash they receive and with draw cash if they need it.

[Havingfun2010]

Number 1 - the $2.00 is a circulated bill, but you generally need to ask a bank for it. I'm not sure why anyone would go through that bother. But it is legal tender and therefore, the whole conversation around it is silly.

 

Number 2 - This is the 21st century. ATM banking machines are everywhere, including on the ship. ATM machines can recognize, and disburse different currencies. So to answer the question, do they have a bank on board, the answer is yes. Yes, they can make deposits, yes, they can transfer funds, yes, they have internet, where they can do online banking.

[TrinaLC]

Much of the crew including housekeeping, wait staff, maintenance, are not permitted to be in guest areas unless working. They are strictly forbidden to be in lobby, Lido. Casino, and other guest areas.

And yes, many crew keep large amounts of cash until they are able to convert it to send it home.

There are a number of books written by past staff members who share this information.

 

I just visited the FAQ page for CCL "Team Member Facilities".

 

CCL provides 24/7 ATM facilities for their crew members to use.

 

Enough said.

[TrinaLC]

Just because they CAN use/accept $2 bills doesn't mean it's not irritating. Why not just, you know, use $1 bills?

 

I don't get the need to be kitschy and cute with the $2 bills.

 

ETA: I don't think those that use them have bad intentions, (quite the opposite) but it does unquestionably make it slightly more annoying for those receiving the tips. And really, aren't those the people we're trying to thank?

 

It is not that it is cute, it is that it is convenient for the giver (cuts the number of bills in half), and I fully believe not at all convenient for the receiver, who can spend it in the US, can spend it on board, can deposit it with their other tips in the crew's ATM facilities.

 

Plus - as I said before - it is likely the receiver is getting double the tip.

[CarnivalPlatCruiser]

The crew does not have a bank onboard. All their banking is done through carnival in Miami or their banks at home. They do have onboard accounts they can use against their Miami accounts they do have an officer onboard that takes care of their banking needs

 

That is 100% Correct. :)