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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Tip the maître d' upon embarkation - Cruise tip]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/cruises/" rel="tag">Cruises</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francoiskarm/4140814823/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2010/03/4140814823405db49ce5m.jpg"  alt="" /></a>While dining in the main dining room is an experience not to be missed, dining with a group of three or four other couples is an experience most of us can do without. For those wanting a romantic dinner with their partner, you'll quickly realize the tables for two are in high demand. <br />
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Upon embarkation, introduce yourself to the ma&icirc;tre d' and let him know of any special occasions you may be celebrating.  Don't forget to let the ma&icirc;tre d' know that you would appreciate a table for two -- and offer him a gratuity for his time and consideration.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/">Tip the maître d' upon embarkation - Cruise tip</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:33:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/19402042/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2010/03/14/tip-the-maitre-d-upon-embarkation-cruise-tip/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>100 words or less</category><category>100WordsOrLess</category><category>cruises</category><category>maître d</category><category>MaîtreD</category><category>tip</category><category>tips</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Milling]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:33:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
