Everyone's favorite topic...tablecloths

[l2f]

A table cloth doesn't matter to us one way or the other.

 

However during a 1.5 - 2 hour dinner service, a glass of iced beverage probably has a good amount of condensation (which the tablecloth would absorb) that I would imagine now tables w/o a tablecloth could get slippery where your glass sets and a rocking ship could cause the glass to slide and possibly spill.

[ja_martin]

Well, since I am not eating the tablecloth, I don't care. Please just give me a good meal, good service and a friendly wait staff. That really is all I care about when I am in the main dining room.

[Mark-da-Shark]

Tablecloths, Really?

 

When I am cruising, I don't notice if there are tablecloths or not. It amazes me what people look for to make their experience a good one...

 

Should move this to a new forum Topic: Table Cloth Fetishes

[fireofficer5]

Table cloths were part of the experience that made a cruise

different.

As well as a lot of other things that are gone.

 

Denny's still uses real glass instead of plastic.

That's their tradition.

 

Too bad CCL is giving up another tradition.

Edited April 2, 2015 by fireofficer5

[Seany527]

LOVE the new tables on the Glory. They really look pretty with no tablecloths.

 

 

I couldn't agree more. It gave the dining room such a fresh open air feel. I loved it.

[vols159]

Dang it no table cloths? What am I gonna whipe my hands on now?

[CasinoCruzGirl]

Dang it no table cloths? What am I gonna whipe my hands on now?

 

 

 

Hmm we found you.

[shealea]

Hmm we found you.

 

LOL! You sure did. Funny how he can be on two ships at the same time! So funny! Wonder what OP will come up with next ...... Stay tuned .......

[vols159]

Hmm we found you.

 

 

Stalker

[CasinoCruzGirl]

Stalker

 

 

 

Not stalking. Just trying to find out why you lied on the NCL board

[vols159]

Not stalking. Just trying to find out why you lied on the NCL board

 

 

Actually I've yet to sail on a carnival ship just like this visit the formum .. I've been on 5 Ncl. Cruises

[v3cruiser]

When i was on the Glory when the new menu was introduced I really enjoyed the clean look without the tablecloths as well as the new table settings with the ice water. I did like the elegant nights when they used the table cloths as the elegant nights had more impact including the free mamosa when seated. To each their own i guess.

[John Reid]

I don't know if I prefer tablecloths or not; won't know until my October Carnival cruise. Other than condensation, I don't think it will matter much.

 

What I can't understand is the time and effort given criticizing those who prefer tablecloths. There's a tide of opinions of how it is not a big deal and many prefer not having tablecloths.

 

So why is it a problem if some prefer them?

[dsi411]

It seems like most people who are complaining about the tables not having tablecloths haven't been on a ship without tablecloths yet. You should see what it's like before you criticize it.

[lido deck larry]

Love the change and new tables. See ya, tablecloths.

[MCFTJCH2V]

While I have not experienced it at all (in the MDR) on any cruises we have taken, I can say that we have gone to the Steakhouse on the Breeze (tablecloth-less) and it was just fine (in fact, elegant comes to mind). Not tacky at all and unlike any truck stop I have been to (or Walmart, in case that comes up next).

 

A lot less people in that venue and few kids.

[declansdad]

Table cloths were part of the experience that made a cruise

different.

 

 

You've never used a table cloth at home?

[jsglow]

I can see how this improves turn time and reduces laundry. Probably makes sense if the dining rooms don't get too noisy. Many high end places are now tablecloth free.

[jimbo5544]

A lot less people in that venue and few kids.

Both are true, I was referring to their aesthetic appeal, not the potential for noise. Obviously you were not on the sailing with all my family and my 11 grandkids to see how much noise they made in the MDR....