Roy&Adrian Posted September 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2013 We've just come back from a cruise around the Med. Height of the season, so the Equinox was full of kids, running around, being noisy, doing kid stuff. Now, I'll admit to being lazy on holiday but I worked hard to pay for this cruise. So imagine my dismay at seeing a pre-teen asking a pool waiter to get him a can of Coke (the drink of a lazy generation). When I was a kid, I would be the one fetching drinks for my parents - I had more than enough energy to do that stuff. OK, I may have been upset because had the child gone to get his own drink, the pool waiter would have reached my sunlounger and I wouldn't have had to wait another 10 minutes for mine. Kids today, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted September 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2013 The young man was on vacation too and well within his rights to ask the waiter to bring him a soda. Perhaps he did not wish to lose his lounge chair? We taught our children how to use and receive guest services when we traveled. This is how they learn. Teach your children how to order a meal, how to tip, make a reservation, book a flight, etc. All useful tools when it's time for them to "leave the nest". It's also important to teach them how to handle things when there is a problem. Never argue with staff, simply go to a manager and state your case truthfully and politely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted September 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I thought no matter what one's age, if you're a passenger and you want a beverage, you order it from a waiter and he/she brings it to you at your seat or table....no? Most cruises I've been on, if you are sitting in a lounger around the pool, there's usually wait staff coming by almost TOO frequently soliciting drink orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted September 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2013 :) Maybe it's my sense of humor :rolleyes:, but it seems to me OP may be kidding around with us. Maybe it's a 'tongue in cheek' post? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted September 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2013 :) Maybe it's my sense of humor :rolleyes:, but it seems to me OP may be kidding around with us. Maybe it's a 'tongue in cheek' post? :D I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2013 some Americans have a hard time with the British sense of humour :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted September 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2013 After reading the follow up posts I wonder if this is a true concern or not. HMMMMMM Maybe it is cultural. Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted September 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Always loved the "rugrats' term but think its misplaced by the OP. The kids are paying passengers (although Mom and Dad are paying) just like the grown ups. And when we see how many of the grown-ups can hardly walk around the deck without getting exhausted (we are not the exception) one could make a better case for adults to "walk for their drinks." We have no problem with kids and teens taking advantage of deck service as long as they are always polite to the crew. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2013 :) Maybe it's my sense of humor :rolleyes:, but it seems to me OP may be kidding around with us. Maybe it's a 'tongue in cheek' post? :D I hope so because otherwise I would agree with the others in that all passengers - regardless of age - are entitled to the same level of service. In fact, I think it is better that the youngster asked the waiter for the service instead of going to the adult bar where the service would likely have been from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted September 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2013 some Americans have a hard time with the British sense of humour :D Hmmm...My DSIL is British and she has assured us they have none :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2013 You know the younger generations are always spoiled. But come to think of it we were all part of a younger generation. At least some of us were. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted September 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 14, 2013 You know the younger generations are always spoiled. But come to think of it we were all part of a younger generation. At least some of us were. Keith Considering I can afford to cruise on a regular basis, I would say that I am STILL spoiled. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexymeow Posted September 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2013 considering i can afford to cruise on a regular basis, i would say that i am still spoiled. :d Amen to that! :D:) ME TOO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Often children do not grow up. LOL. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely other Posted September 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2013 well i'm british with what i hope is a good sense of humour but i didn't get the joke ...i think the slight humour was tagged on the end as an afterthought so not to sound like a grumpy git. i don't see the problem with children ordering a drink from a waiter poolside. a fare is charged for them too so what's the issue. i have however seen a few adults where getting up of their bums would do them some good :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnasMom&Dad Posted September 15, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 15, 2013 The young man was on vacation too and well within his rights to ask the waiter to bring him a soda. Perhaps he did not wish to lose his lounge chair? We taught our children how to use and receive guest services when we traveled. This is how they learn. Teach your children how to order a meal, how to tip, make a reservation, book a flight, etc. All useful tools when it's time for them to "leave the nest". It's also important to teach them how to handle things when there is a problem. Never argue with staff, simply go to a manager and state your case truthfully and politely. How about manners??:confused::mad::eek: Cato:) Completed Cruises ! Pre-cruise Days - The Big Red Boat, 1993 ?? 1st cruise - Coral Princess, 19 November 2008, 10 day Panama Canal, FLL to ACA 2nd cruise - Coral Princess, 15 May 2009, 3 day Repositioning, Los Angeles to Vancouver. 3rd cruise - Sapphire Princess, 25 November 2009? 7 day Mexican Riviera. 4th cruise - Golden Princes, 12 June 2010, 7 day Alaska. (Golden Anniversary Cruise) 5th Cruise - Island Princess, 04 October 2010, Vancouver - Los Angeles, Repositioning 6th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 05 January 2011, 10 day Mexican Riviera. LA to LA. 7th cruise - Golden Princess, 11 May 2011, 3 day, LA to Vancouver, Repositioning 8th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 14 May 2011, 1 day, Vancouver to Seattle, Repositioning 9th cruise - Coral Princess 19 May 2011 2 day, San Francisco to Vancouver, Repositioning 10th & 11th cruises - Coral Princess 02 July to 16 July 2011, round trip Vancouver - Whittier Alaska, B2B 12th & 13th cruises - Sapphire Princess, x2, Cabins, 18 Sep. 2011, 1 day, Seattle to Vancouver, Repositioning 14th & 15th cruises - Golden Princess, x2, Cabins, 24 Sep. 2011, 1 day, Seattle to Vancouver, Repositioning. We have now reached Elite status with Princess Cruise Lines 16th cruise - Oasis of the Seas, 26 Nov. 2011, 7 day, Western Caribbean, Ft. Lauderdale, Ret. 17th & 18th cruises - Crown Princess B2B, 03 - 10 Dec & 10 - 17 Dec 2011, 14 Days, South & western Caribbean 19th cruise - Grand Princess, 31 Mar. - 07 April 2012, 7 Days, Eastern Caribbean, FLL - FLL 20th cruise - Island Princess, 06-16 June 2012, 10 day cruisetour Vancouver - Wittier 21th cruise - Emerald Princess, 16 day, 10 - 26 Sep. 2012, TA, Copenhagen - New York 22nd cruise - Carnival Ecstasy 10 - 14 January, 2013, 4 Day Bahamas, Port Canaveral Ret. 23rd cruise - Sapphire Princess 30 March - 06 April, 2013, 7 Day Coastal LA - LA 24th cruise - Coral Princess, 19 May - 22 May, 2013, 3 Day Repositioning Cruise, LA - Vancouver 25th cruise - Royal Princess 16 June - 05 July, 2013, 19 Day Inaugural cruise, Southampton - Venice. Future & Hopeful Cruises ! ( Already booked ) 26th cruise - Emerald Princess, 06 - 16 October, 2013, 10 Day Canada - New England, Quebexc city to New Yoek .27th cruise - Royal Princess, 24 November - 01 December, 2013, 7 Day,Eastern Caribbean, Fort Lauderdale Ret. 28th cruise - Caribbean Princess, 29 Mar. - 05 Apr. 2014, 7 Day, Western Caribbean, Houston Ret. 29th cruise - Regal Princess, 02 June - 19 June, 2014, Venice - Barcelona, - Venice 17 days 30th cruise - Royal Princess, 10 - 27 Sep. 2014 TA Copenhagen - New York 31th cruise - Royal Princess 19 - 29 Dec, 2014, Christmas, Fort Lauderdale Ret. 32nt cruise - Royal Princess 29 Dec - 08 Jan. 2014/2015, New Years, Fort Lauderdale. Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehpride Posted September 15, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 15, 2013 OP, if you aren't joking, at what age do you find it acceptable to order from a bar waiter? I don't care the age of the person as long as they're polite and say please and thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 15, 2013 How about manners??:confused::mad::eek: Cato:) Completed Cruises ! Pre-cruise Days - The Big Red Boat' date=' 1993 ?? 1st cruise - Coral Princess, 19 November 2008, 10 day Panama Canal, FLL to ACA 2nd cruise - Coral Princess, 15 May 2009, 3 day Repositioning, Los Angeles to Vancouver. 3rd cruise - Sapphire Princess, 25 November 2009? 7 day Mexican Riviera. 4th cruise - Golden Princes, 12 June 2010, 7 day Alaska. (Golden Anniversary Cruise) 5th Cruise - Island Princess, 04 October 2010, Vancouver - Los Angeles, Repositioning 6th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 05 January 2011, 10 day Mexican Riviera. LA to LA. 7th cruise - Golden Princess, 11 May 2011, 3 day, LA to Vancouver, Repositioning 8th cruise - Sapphire Princess, 14 May 2011, 1 day, Vancouver to Seattle, Repositioning 9th cruise - Coral Princess 19 May 2011 2 day, San Francisco to Vancouver, Repositioning 10th & 11th cruises - Coral Princess 02 July to 16 July 2011, round trip Vancouver - Whittier Alaska, B2B 12th & 13th cruises - Sapphire Princess, x2, Cabins, 18 Sep. 2011, 1 day, Seattle to Vancouver, Repositioning 14th & 15th cruises - Golden Princess, x2, Cabins, 24 Sep. 2011, 1 day, Seattle to Vancouver, Repositioning. We have now reached Elite status with Princess Cruise Lines 16th cruise - Oasis of the Seas, 26 Nov. 2011, 7 day, Western Caribbean, Ft. Lauderdale, Ret. 17th & 18th cruises - Crown Princess B2B, 03 - 10 Dec & 10 - 17 Dec 2011, 14 Days, South & western Caribbean 19th cruise - Grand Princess, 31 Mar. - 07 April 2012, 7 Days, Eastern Caribbean, FLL - FLL 20th cruise - Island Princess, 06-16 June 2012, 10 day cruisetour Vancouver - Wittier 21th cruise - Emerald Princess, 16 day, 10 - 26 Sep. 2012, TA, Copenhagen - New York 22nd cruise - Carnival Ecstasy 10 - 14 January, 2013, 4 Day Bahamas, Port Canaveral Ret. 23rd cruise - Sapphire Princess 30 March - 06 April, 2013, 7 Day Coastal LA - LA 24th cruise - Coral Princess, 19 May - 22 May, 2013, 3 Day Repositioning Cruise, LA - Vancouver 25th cruise - Royal Princess 16 June - 05 July, 2013, 19 Day Inaugural cruise, Southampton - Venice. Future & Hopeful Cruises ! ( Already booked ) 26th cruise - Emerald Princess, 06 - 16 October, 2013, 10 Day Canada - New England, Quebexc city to New Yoek .27th cruise - Royal Princess, 24 November - 01 December, 2013, 7 Day,Eastern Caribbean, Fort Lauderdale Ret. 28th cruise - Caribbean Princess, 29 Mar. - 05 Apr. 2014, 7 Day, Western Caribbean, Houston Ret. 29th cruise - Regal Princess, 02 June - 19 June, 2014, Venice - Barcelona, - Venice 17 days 30th cruise - Royal Princess, 10 - 27 Sep. 2014 TA Copenhagen - New York 31th cruise - Royal Princess 19 - 29 Dec, 2014, Christmas, Fort Lauderdale Ret. 32nt cruise - Royal Princess 29 Dec - 08 Jan. 2014/2015, New Years, Fort Lauderdale. Ret. Just curious why you post all your past & future cruise in the message??? Most people put them in their signature box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 15, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I always find it interesting - and suspect of the legitimacy of the post - when an OP starts a thread with pointed subject matter (or at least that which would elicit specific and opinionated responses) and then never returns to address any of the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 15, 2013 #21 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Just curious why you post all your past & future cruise in the message??? Most people put them in their signature box Agree..a bit distracting..I opt to keep the signature box turned off as the posts can get sooo long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogs Posted September 15, 2013 #22 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Just curious why you post all your past & future cruise in the message??? Most people put them in their signature box Agree..a bit distracting..I opt to keep the signature box turned off as the posts can get sooo long. Yes, some of us turn off the signature box to avoid just this kind of waste of space. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy&Adrian Posted September 15, 2013 Author #23 Share Posted September 15, 2013 We've just come back from a cruise around the Med. Height of the season, so the Equinox was full of kids, running around, being noisy, doing kid stuff. Now, I'll admit to being lazy on holiday but I worked hard to pay for this cruise. So imagine my dismay at seeing a pre-teen asking a pool waiter to get him a can of Coke (the drink of a lazy generation). When I was a kid, I would be the one fetching drinks for my parents - I had more than enough energy to do that stuff. OK, I may have been upset because had the child gone to get his own drink, the pool waiter would have reached my sunlounger and I wouldn't have had to wait another 10 minutes for mine. Kids today, eh? Sorry folks, It was meant to be a little tongue in cheek and not to be taken too seriously. But if I was a kid on a cruise (with free drinks, ice cream, cookies etc - I had my first cruise when I was 43) I wouldn't be waiting for the staff to bring me stuff, I'd go and get it my self. And being British, I still tend to go to the bar to get a drink rather than wait at a table to be served. On this occassion, the sun was beating down, the floor was hot and I'm bald. Thanks for your thoughts, though Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy&Adrian Posted September 15, 2013 Author #24 Share Posted September 15, 2013 P.S. I'm sure the kid in question was polite to the waiter. The waiter, being on a Celebrity ship, was professional as ever. It's just that on this particular cruise (which was full and we were at sea at the time) the bar staff weren't as numerous as on previous cruises. A sign of austerity in the leisure industry? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulders Posted September 15, 2013 #25 Share Posted September 15, 2013 In the US and Canada, minors are not allowed to be in a bar area. It doesn't matter if they're just getting a glass of water. So, how were they supposed to get a drink without approaching the bar or talking to a waiter??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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