ALS1214 Posted August 12, 2018 #101 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I witnessed this on my last cruise out of NYC on the Gem. They hang out around the bar and get to chatting and mention they don’t have the UBP and viola! You’re buying them a drink! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I had that happen on my Gem cruise in July! We were sitting around the pool and my hubby got to chatting with someone who gave him some cockenbull story about their account ( including UBP) being frozen until they put more money into the account. Needless to say we made ourselves scarce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted August 12, 2018 #102 Share Posted August 12, 2018 We're definitely getting into mental illness here. The dude probably tries drying out used paper towels and re-using his toilet paper as well. I previously worked with someone who would go around restaurants and ask strangers to take home their leftovers if they were not going to. He stole toilet paper from our facility, separated the plies, and limited his family to a certain number of squares. He stole soap that had been used for manufacturing purposes already to use at home. He made his family reuse women’s sanitary products, and then eventually put them outside for birds to use for nest making. Yes, his family left him. But he retired from a blue collar low paying job as a millionaire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpearlkc Posted August 12, 2018 #103 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Wow. One more thing to worry about while cruising. Maybe I'll hide in the Haven Bar where everyone has the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 12, 2018 #104 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Yes, his family left him. But he retired from a blue collar low paying job as a millionaire. I would never value money over the quality of life for my family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something fun! Posted August 12, 2018 #105 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I previously worked with someone who would go around restaurants and ask strangers to take home their leftovers if they were not going to. He stole toilet paper from our facility, separated the plies, and limited his family to a certain number of squares. He stole soap that had been used for manufacturing purposes already to use at home. He made his family reuse women’s sanitary products, and then eventually put them outside for birds to use for nest making. Yes, his family left him. But he retired from a blue collar low paying job as a millionaire. Just when you thought you had heard everything.:fever: No words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 12, 2018 #106 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Maybe I'll hide in the Haven Bar where everyone has the UBP. There's no guarantee that everyone in the Haven has the UBP/UOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted August 12, 2018 #107 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Wow. One more thing to worry about while cruising. Maybe I'll hide in the Haven Bar where everyone has the UBP. There's no guarantee that everyone in the Haven has the UBP/UOB. :p I love CC ! Once met a couple, who stayed in there Rio de Janeiro cruise cabin during Carnival, because they were afraid. Edited August 12, 2018 by $hip$hape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shidah Posted August 12, 2018 #108 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I would never value money over the quality of life for my family. Oh me neither, the guy was a total whack job. But to him saving money was all that mattered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softl Posted August 12, 2018 #109 Share Posted August 12, 2018 This thread just took a weird turn......i’m so confused.I agree... I'm probably the most generous person around a bar, but when it comes to UBP's, I buy just for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted August 12, 2018 #110 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) I'm pretty sure I'd just tell them no! however, I've never been approached; maybe they think I just have the wine package... ;) Edited August 13, 2018 by All-ready2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogboy Posted August 13, 2018 #111 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I had that happen on my Gem cruise in July! We were sitting around the pool and my hubby got to chatting with someone who gave him some cockenbull story about their account ( including UBP) being frozen until they put more money into the account. Needless to say we made ourselves scarce. That was good radar you showed to see through persons story because this is exactly what original poster was warning/saying is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted August 13, 2018 #112 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Offer him 50c and tell him to try "Crowd Funding" by sitting by the pool with a long face and a begging bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiffcruisers Posted August 13, 2018 #113 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Yep- similar issue on Epic in Cavern Club. 2 very ditzy drunk chicks hanging onto any male doing the 'accidental" boob check. Hubby was laughing and refused their offer of ordering either of them drinks. Other guys fell victim of these morons! Funny thing is they weren't young or even cute. I felt embarrassed for them.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted August 13, 2018 #114 Share Posted August 13, 2018 This is so bad will look out. Maybe they will start hunting out the European accents knowing they have tips for the "All Inclusive"included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty_r Posted August 13, 2018 #115 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I will buy anyone a drink..... of tap water! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted August 13, 2018 #116 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just a word of caution as a platinum NCL cruiser I have experienced a new cruise parasite. These are the people who choose to get the sail away price with no perks, then befriend those who have the UBP and ask them to get them drinks never offer an extra waiter tip and expect you to keep them in drinks. I once refused to watch someone’s slot machine when they had to go to the bathroom, they mentioned they were waiting for a drink, I said ok give me a dollar to tip the waitress, she said she doesn’t tip, I said then wait for your own drink cause I won’t have the waitress think you and I are together. The look on her face was priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted August 13, 2018 #117 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I’ve seen someone (actually more than one person) ask for someone they just befriended to “buy” them a drink on their UBP. Never seen it done successfully, as the “Asker” was tuned down by the “Askee”. That’s pretty low, though. I’ve seen some pretty low things done by miserable people on cruises. One would have to think they’re the same way in life....always begging for something for nothing. I try to avoid those people like the plague, whether on a ship, or anywhere else. I don’t think I’d even answer someone who asked me for a drink from my UBP. I’d probably just ignore them unless they persisted. Then, I’d try to embarrass them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted August 13, 2018 #118 Share Posted August 13, 2018 It's nothing that a simple no can't handle. How hard is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted August 13, 2018 #119 Share Posted August 13, 2018 we only befriend boozebags like us so any boozebag worth their salt will have the UBP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted August 13, 2018 #120 Share Posted August 13, 2018 we only befriend boozebags like us so any boozebag worth their salt will have the UBP. LOL! Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkate Posted August 13, 2018 #121 Share Posted August 13, 2018 we only befriend boozebags like us so any boozebag worth their salt will have the UBP. Love this, my kind of people :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerman2 Posted August 13, 2018 #122 Share Posted August 13, 2018 we only befriend boozebags like us so any boozebag worth their salt will have the UBP. I'll drink to that with my UBP or SBP or whatever the hell it's called now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esm54687 Posted August 13, 2018 #123 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I once refused to watch someone’s slot machine when they had to go to the bathroom, they mentioned they were waiting for a drink, I said ok give me a dollar to tip the waitress, she said she doesn’t tip, I said then wait for your own drink cause I won’t have the waitress think you and I are together. The look on her face was priceless.Outstanding !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted August 13, 2018 #124 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just a word of caution as a platinum NCL cruiser I have experienced a new cruise parasite. These are the people who choose to get the sail away price with no perks, then befriend those who have the UBP and ask them to get them drinks never offer an extra waiter tip and expect you to keep them in drinks. I have never witnessed anyone doing this, and if a complete stranger asked me to get him or her a drink, I would laugh at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted August 13, 2018 #125 Share Posted August 13, 2018 we only befriend boozebags like us so any boozebag worth their salt will have the UBP. Too funny...I love it ! An honest person... :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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