DRPWDunIL Posted December 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We gave our head waiter a cash tip in an envelope the last night of our cruise (as well as our asst waiter and cabin steward). Related or not, he asked our stateroom number shortly thereafter. Anybody else had this happen or have an explanation? Sent from my SM-N910V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted December 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We gave our head waiter a cash tip in an envelope the last night of our cruise (as well as our asst waiter and cabin steward). Related or not, he asked our stateroom number shortly thereafter. Anybody else had this happen or have an explanation? Sent from my SM-N910V using Forums mobile app Because it goes to them and not into a shared tip pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz54 Posted December 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Because IF the guest has removed the auto tip, the waiter would have to hand in the tip to the tipping pool. If you paid the autotip then he would get to keep what you gave him. So he or his supervisor will have to check. They take this very seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted December 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2017 My guess. They put your cabin number on the envelope. If you paid your gratuities, they will get to keep it. If you didn't pay your gratuities, it goes into a general pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We were asked for the stateroom number the 2nd and 3rd night. When asked since we were at ATD, the waiter just said they were just told by the Headwaiter without saying why. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2017 If you have cancelled or reduced the autotip, they will have to put money into the tip pool up to the amount your autotip is below it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple7tahoe Posted December 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Gee, I need to post more posts for the numbers so I will answer-They put your cabin number on the envelope so they can tell if you removed auto tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise4kicks Posted December 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We were asked for our cabin number at every meal in the dining room on our recent Ruby sailing. It got quite annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tip Posted December 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2017 My guess. They put your cabin number on the envelope. If you paid your gratuities, they will get to keep it. If you didn't pay your gratuities, it goes into a general pool. Having given an additional tip to our waitperson on the last night, that is what she explained to me as well. When I gave her our number and said that this was in addition to the automatic gratuity, she appeared to be grateful. By the way, we did "Anytime Dining" on twelve of the fifteen nights and her service was so excellent we asked for her each night and were accommodated. On the one night when she did not have an open table, we were assigned to her husband who was also working in that dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing55 Posted December 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We were asked for our cabin number at every meal in the dining room on our recent Ruby sailing. It got quite annoying. You got my curiosity up. Why did it get annoying to be asked? We've been asked about 1/2 the time...even in ATD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We gave our head waiter a cash tip in an envelope the last night of our cruise (as well as our asst waiter and cabin steward). Related or not, he asked our stateroom number shortly thereafter. Anybody else had this happen or have an explanation? Sent from my SM-N910V using Forums mobile app Why didn't you ask the head waiter that question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted December 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Now hat is the logical question. Instead of asking on a board where you will get multiple sometime conflicting answers. Always go to the scourge especially if he is right n front of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted December 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 30, 2017 One reason you are asked for your cabin number in "anytime dining" is to ensure that those with "traditional dining" aren't taking up tables that should be used for those with "anytime dining". They could also check your cruise card at the door, but perhaps it's just easier to ask at the table. I'm guessing they won't throw you out of the dining room, but maybe they are tracking it to see if it's a major problem, or just a few passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted December 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 30, 2017 One reason you are asked for your cabin number in "anytime dining" is to ensure that those with "traditional dining" aren't taking up tables that should be used for those with "anytime dining". They could also check your cruise card at the door, but perhaps it's just easier to ask at the table. I'm guessing they won't throw you out of the dining room, but maybe they are tracking it to see if it's a major problem, or just a few passengers. Correct We always choose Anytime and are most always asked our cabin for this reason. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2017 While these other explanations seem very reasonable and correct, I have the most obvious alternative answer. Yes, it is very much against corporate policy, but perhaps the head waiter is a single individual and was inquiring to see if you were interested in any way or another. :evilsmile::rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 30, 2017 While these other explanations seem very reasonable and correct, I have the most obvious alternative answer. Yes, it is very much against corporate policy, but perhaps the head waiter is a single individual and was inquiring to see if you were interested in any way or another. :evilsmile::rolleyes: Then the head waiter would not be interested in the cabin number. The head waiter would ask the same question all land based restaurants ask, "How many?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compozer Posted December 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2017 One reason you are asked for your cabin number in "anytime dining" is to ensure that those with "traditional dining" aren't taking up tables that should be used for those with "anytime dining". They could also check your cruise card at the door, but perhaps it's just easier to ask at the table. I'm guessing they won't throw you out of the dining room, but maybe they are tracking it to see if it's a major problem, or just a few passengers. They are starting to turn people away from ATD that are assigned to Traditional. These people are part of the long line proplem. Many people have complained about the long waits and I am glad they are checking on people to see if they are in the correct dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 31, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were asked for our cabin number at every meal in the dining room on our recent Ruby sailing. It got quite annoying. I can well understand that. Between this and the butter situation, I'm surprised princess has any customers left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taer al Saefer Posted December 31, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 31, 2017 ...we assumed it was just part of how the dining process went. It certainly require any additional energy or usage of any limbs to just say "E302" when they asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 31, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were asked for our cabin number at every meal in the dining room on our recent Ruby sailing. It got quite annoying. Yep, seems standard now. We were asked every night for 33 nights. Though by week two he’d say “C554 isn’t it” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 31, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2017 One reason you are asked for your cabin number in "anytime dining" is to ensure that those with "traditional dining" aren't taking up tables that should be used for those with "anytime dining". They could also check your cruise card at the door, but perhaps it's just easier to ask at the table. I'm guessing they won't throw you out of the dining room, but maybe they are tracking it to see if it's a major problem, or just a few passengers. I’m not sure about that as the first couple of nights he’d ask to see our card to confirm we had ATD but continuespd to confirm our cabin number long after he stoppe$ checking our card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise4kicks Posted December 31, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were asked for our cabin number at every meal in the dining room on our recent Ruby sailing. It got quite annoying. Yep, seems standard now. We were asked every night for 33 nights. Though by week two he’d say “C554 isn’t it” If it's standard, why doesn't the hostess just take the information when they take the number of people in the party? The annoying part was the seeming randomness of when the waiter would ask for our cabin number, usually by interrupting conversation. If the waiter must ask for the information, make it a part of the order taking process instead of an afterthought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taer al Saefer Posted December 31, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2017 On the Ruby two weeks ago, every time we were asked was at the end of the ordering process. He would finish with my mom, who is always the last to finish ordering, and just write it down on the slip. Super easy, no harm, no foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted December 31, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2017 They are starting to turn people away from ATD that are assigned to Traditional. At last, long may it continue. Why not have your card checked every dinner to ensure you are in the right area? But you are not ASSIGNED to Traditional you have CHOSEN it. If you have chosen it do NOT take places in Anytime of those who have CHOSEN that. If you can't turn up to Traditional for any reason do NOT go to Anytime go to the Buffet or Specialty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddles@sea Posted December 31, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were on the Pacific Explorer ( old Dawn) and asked for the cabin no every time. The servers had an iPad that showed our photos from the check in on it. Each night we were greeted. by name. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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