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Nikki Jul 2nd, 2002 01:00 PM

Ever tip the Matre d' ?
 
I know the cruise literature says to not tip the matre d' to get your table switched. I wonder whether anyone has ever been able to slip the Matre d' some cash on their first day to get their table switched or if they all turn down cash until the last day?

Friendly Jul 3rd, 2002 04:06 AM

The cruise info sheet says to not do that so I don't do that.

Scrooge Jul 3rd, 2002 05:19 AM

I never tip anyone - ever.

Peter Jul 3rd, 2002 05:51 AM

You should tip anyone who provided YOU service. If you're in doubt what the Matre d' has done for YOU, don't tip him.

Paul Therault Jul 4th, 2002 10:27 PM

Hi Nikki,<BR><BR>Never tip the Maitre d' beforehand. He will do his best to please you.<BR><BR>If he has assisted, you may tip him at the end of the cruise. Five bucks will do fine.<BR><BR>Paul


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