New Dress Code Designations?

Once when traveling abroad with a university group, one participant complained loudly and regularly about every meal. I finally asked her where she ate at home. She mentioned a series of American chain restaurants that weren't to my taste but explained why she wasn't happy at the local restaurants we were dining at. Food is so often about preferences and comfort. Since then when confronted by people unhappy with their meals or hotel rooms and such, I ask where they usually dine or stay and it gives me great insights to their expectations.

 

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The new dress code can't be worse than the old one. On the last formal evening I saw a man in the theatre in pink trousers, short sleeved printed shirt and no jacket as well as a lady in dark trousers and an oversized tee shirt. On an informal night there were printed leggings and tee shirts besequinned with name of our previous destination.

On board QV today with the new dress codes. I have copied the codes from the programme below. Interestingly there is no mention of "invite" or "request". So far on board, only the names have changed. However, the casino and pub have been added to the casual areas.

"Gala evening attire. Dinner jacket, tuxedo or dark suit with a tie for gentlemen. Evening or cocktail dress, smart suit, or formal seperate for ladies."

"Smart attire. Smart trousers with a shirt and jacket for gentlemen, tie is optional for gentlemen. Cocktail dress or stylish separates or equivalent for ladies. No jeans or shorts."

I will try to upload a proper photo later.

Thank you, have a great trip.

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Dress code,

I eventually got clarification re this. I was assured it was just a re - name, no change to the requirements.

Once when traveling abroad with a university group, one participant complained loudly and regularly about every meal. I finally asked her where she ate at home. She mentioned a series of American chain restaurants that weren't to my taste but explained why she wasn't happy at the local restaurants we were dining at. Food is so often about preferences and comfort. Since then when confronted by people unhappy with their meals or hotel rooms and such, I ask where they usually dine or stay and it gives me great insights to their expectations.

 

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My personal experience is usually that when someone is constantly complaining it often reflects more on them than on whatever they're complaining about. There are some people who are dissatisfied with basically everything, either because they have an overly high opinion of themselves (spoiled), or because they get off making other people miserable (mean). It doesn't matter what food they normally eat or where they normally stay. They probably complain at those places too and expect the staff to just grin and bear it for their tip.

Life is imperfect. Many of us simply learn to make do with it and to try to look at the positive side. Having an occasional complaint is understandable, but if someone finds themselves complaining constantly it may be necessary for them to spend some time looking in the mirror (unfortunately, they don't).

My personal experience is usually that when someone is constantly complaining it often reflects more on them than on whatever they're complaining about. There are some people who are dissatisfied with basically everything, either because they have an overly high opinion of themselves (spoiled), or because they get off making other people miserable (mean). It doesn't matter what food they normally eat or where they normally stay. They probably complain at those places too and expect the staff to just grin and bear it for their tip.

 

Life is imperfect. Many of us simply learn to make do with it and to try to look at the positive side. Having an occasional complaint is understandable, but if someone finds themselves complaining constantly it may be necessary for them to spend some time looking in the mirror (unfortunately, they don't).

Well said!