On May 13, 10:02 am, sue mullen wrote:
> Warren wrote:
> >> I got better service from the people that I smiled at and talked to, without tipping them extra.
>
> > I agree with you Rosalie. Sometimes I think people can inadvertently
> > turn a tip into an insult. Money can be waved around at crew but if
> > they are being treated with disrespect it can backfire.
>
> I agree with both of you, just being friendly to the crew is enough. Of
> course at the end of the cruise we always give additional tip money for
> good service.
>
> I have always felt that tipping ahead of time was like giving a bribe.
>
> sue
Sue,
FYI - TIP originated in England, early 1400's, it stood for "To Insure
Performance". Most, if not all, Noblemen, gave money to those serving
them, in advance to insure that they got what they wanted, when they
wanted, when traveling.
So you are correct, it is a bribe to insure you get attention and
service.
Over the insuing century, the meaning and quality of it has changed,
of course. With Great and No Expectations on either side.
Bo ... |
