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Common Courtesy In Cruising
ou don't need a Miss surroundings. Read the literature
Manners at sea to know about the ship's activities. And
there are some basic, if there is any doubt about
common sense rules of etiquette something, ask a member of the
for cruising. No, there is no cruise ship's personnel. Now,
handbook on it, but the key words let's talk about some of those
here are "common sense." For some unspoken shipboard "rules:"
less thoughtful folks onboard,
taking a vacation means taking a Cool it with the complaints - You
break from using their brains. are on vacation! Nothing is more
unattractive than a grown-up
Picture a cruise ship like a whining like a child over
floating village or small town at something like waiting in line.
sea. As with any unfamiliar place You know that saying "When in
you go to, you should get to know Rome?" Well, it is your vacation.
the lay of the land, so to speak. No worries, no deadlines, no
No one is going to be just like being late to anything ... you're
you; people from all over the on a ship and nothing on board is
world, from different cultures going anywhere. Say hi to the
and religions are sharing the people next to you; challenge
same floating space as you are. someone to a game of paper,
Everyone should learn how to live scissors, rock to break up the
in harmony for this short stay so monotony.
that all of you will have the
best vacation possible. Respect the Dress Code Guidelines
- Cruise ships will often post
Some cruisers have been to their some clothing guidelines for
share of ports and know what to dinner or live entertainment for
do. However, newbie's need to pay that day. If you don't follow the
some attention to their guidelines, you will not be
thrown off the ship. However, you other people who at some point
would feel mighty uncomfortable want to use stationary bike or
wearing your Bermuda shorts and hot tub privileges. Be mindful of
flip flops to a semi-formal others who are discreetly waiting
dinner or dance. without complaint for their turn.
Say so long to the seat savers
and line cutters- It is a bit Designated smoking areas - There
exasperating to take the time to are specific areas just for
arrive at a decent hour to catch smokers on board. Do not be
the next lounge act only to have selfish and light up at the
a sea of coats draped over chairs dining room table while others
and no bodies in the seats. And are eating. Here's a big clue: if
line cutters, shame on you. It is you see ash trays, you can light
one thing for you to stand in up.
line and have your spouse join
you after a quick trip to the These unspoken rules sound
rest room. It is a whole new perfectly logical don't they?
ballgame letting in your twenty Yet, some cruisers forget
newfound friends from the poker themselves in their quest for a
tables cut in line. good time and other people suffer
for it. If you are unsure of
No hogging of the gym something, ask. Let your common
equipment/hot tub/lounge sense rule. And don't worry, it
chairs/computers, etc. - There won't get in the way of your good
are possibly several thousand time.
About the Author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how to cruise the world for little or no money.
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