ECP Posted January 2, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2009 While the normal way to give that extra tip is to hand out envelopes with money in them, I prefer to do the hidden handshake method. It always gives me a little trill when I do it, and I think the handshake is more personal. Usually, I extend my hand while say "I must thank you for the excellent service." and the money vanishes from my hand during the shaking. Never meet a crew member who did not understand what to do, and on my last trip the girls with were surprised that I had already tipped as they had not noticed a thing. What is you preferred method? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted January 2, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The hidden handshake tip is the classy way to do it. It stays between you and the crewman, and it seems more personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted January 2, 2009 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I use the envelopes, with a brief note on each. Either my husband or I hand them to the recipient with a gracious "Thank you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail811 Posted January 2, 2009 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My DH uses the "hidden handshake" as well....works great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted January 2, 2009 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Eh, the waiters are always busy with stuff in their hands and I don't care to shake hands with the steward who's always cleaning messes. We put the money in an envelope and write thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted January 2, 2009 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've done, and guess I will continue to do, both the hidden handshake and the envelope. I've used the envelopes at the end of the cruise for greater amounts. And YES, I leave the auto tips in place. ;) Tipping extra always brings out the best in folks.......well, most of the time. I had one steward who didn't do the basics a few years ago and extra tips didn't improve him, but that's another story and I don't wanna 'hijack' the thread. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted January 2, 2009 #7 Share Posted January 2, 2009 with a hug. the last 2 years or so, I seem to be the only one at my table to do this. In those 18 cruzes, I've seen 3 pax do it . I'm always the last to finish coffe, wine and cheese. Not mandatory of course, but I've just always done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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