I tip the waiter but not the cook or the cleaner. I tip the cab driver but not the bus driver or the train conductor. I tip a bell boy (maybe a maid too?) but not the front desk. Do I tip a barista but not a McDonald’s worker? Don’t tip the cashier at the big box store?
15%? 20%? Why should someone’s tip depend on the price of the bottle of wine that I had them open and pour, especially if it was equal effort for each bottle?
Absolutely bizarre to me.
I just booked a cruise with a Norwegian operator and this is their tipping policy:
> On board Hurtigruten Expedition Ships, it's not common practice or expected to tip. However, we have learned that many of our guests wish to give special thanks to our service crew on board. It is at the individual's discretion to honour the service provided by the crew in the bars, restaurants, cabins, and behind the scene.
> The money collected […] will then be divided equally among all crew members after the voyage, we ask not to tip individual crew members during the voyage to ensure the people behind the scenes also are included.
> Please Note: Officers and Expedition Team are not included in this breakdown.