I do. Making a specialty coffee drink or serving an adult beverage are similar activities in my mind. I usually tip an additional amount to make the total tip at least 25%, assuming the service was timely and friendly. So, for a $5 beverage with a $0.75 auto gratuity(at 15%), I would add another $0.50 on the tip line for a total of $6.25.What about the premium coffees? Do people tip more, after buying a coffee, than what's added on?
That happens frequently.I didn't realize that tips were already included, so I would give them $2-$3 extra whenever I got a drink, no wonder the servers were always coming back to see if I wanted something else to drink!
I didn't realize that tips were already included, so I would give them $2-$3 extra whenever I got a drink, no wonder the servers were always coming back to see if I wanted something else to drink!
What about the premium coffees? Do people tip more, after buying a coffee, than what's added on?
We had the gratuity added on our mixology class cost. It was "included" in the cost.What I didn't realize though was that tips aren't added automatically on the beverage tastings! Up until this trip (trip 9) I thought they were then someone mentioned to me last week and I checked my old receipts! As it was a bar man serving I assumed it would include a tip but didn't! Will be correcting this from now on.
I, too, was very surprised that I got charged for an 18% tip on popcorn outside the Buena Vista Theater. It was not voluntary. It must be the way most of these people get paid. Something to look out for.There are a few places on the ship where you have to tip whether you want to or not (it's not voluntary). All bars, the cove cafe, drinks from roving servers (think sail away party, CC), bottled water sales (such as when you depart for an excursion), all snack sales windows (outside the theaters), and the spa (yes, 18% no matter what service you received).
Having said that, I have NEVER encountered a bar or coffee service that didn't deserve a tip. Over many years, many services, every one has been friendly, attentive, and a pleasure. But tipping someone who sells me popcorn? And the huge tip the spa requires? Those don't seem right, but that's life, just remember that when you choose those services.
We had the gratuity added on our mixology class cost. It was "included" in the cost.
But you got great service. You probably did not wait long between empty glasses. This is why people will often seek out the same bar tenders and tip appropriately. You will be sure to get a bit better service and attention than the person next to you who hasn't built a rapport.I didn't realize that tips were already included, so I would give them $2-$3 extra whenever I got a drink, no wonder the servers were always coming back to see if I wanted something else to drink!