Removing Automatic Gratuities? - WATCH THIS FIRST

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Are you a part of the trend, removing automatic gratuities from your cruise? You might be doing more harm than good. See how crew members really rely on these gratuities to make ends meet. Watch this video to find out why your gratuities are important, and how cruise lines are compensating could hurt your wallet even more in the end. This is a must-watch guide if you're planning a cruise anytime soon. Do you trust the automatic tipping system? Do you think it benefits the right employees? Join the conversation and leave your thoughts and comments below 👇. ---------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:59 The "New Trend" in Tipping 01:37 What are Gratuities 02:44 Other Tipped Employees 03:37 Who Doesn't Get Tipped 04:18 Where Do Your Gratuities Go? 05:35 Cruise Employee Pay Structure 06:05 The Reddit Effect 07:06 The Removal Effect 07:55 How Removing Tips Hurts Employees 08:58 Crew Compensation 09:41 When to Tip 11:49 Final Thoughts on Automatic Gratuities ---------------------------------------------------- Help support our channel: 🔔 Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and visit our website, all @Passports2Places

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