It's not just you, SB. People try this shit all the time anymore. It's practically mooching, and when we get these letters, we refuse. I will support a friend, but the friend must be respectable in order for me to help him/her.

Something else which is really annoying is how when you get done going on a cruise, the cruise line sends you the bill, and expects for you to pay each employee a certain amount for a tip. On top of that, you're expected to pay for the actual service. What the fuck is this? You start paying each employee, hell, you may as well own the place. It's beyond stupid and we've totally lost touch in what the tip stands for.

That's my take on the deal.