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ellisonz

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4. I wouldn't tip more than $5 for any service on a cruise ship most likely.

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Original post)

Wed Dec 14, 2011, 08:34 PM

Dec 2011

And it's not obligatory. But I've never really been on one...

In American restaurants, 15% is standard unless the service is dreadful, less for valets and bellhops etc. Most other situations it's not neccessary.

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The world's most vexing question: should I tip when I go overseas? [View all] Violet_Crumble Dec 2011 OP

i always tip -- overseas or not. xchrom Dec 2011 #1

Not necessarily Atman Dec 2011 #2

Tipping should only be used and perceived as a gratuity. Esra Star Dec 2011 #3

I wouldn't tip more than $5 for any service on a cruise ship most likely. ellisonz Dec 2011 #4