obnoxious neighbors

[AshleyJax]

In a perfect world, absolutely yes. I used to believe that we all want the same things and that communication could resolve anything. Now I am old and have experienced how wrong that can be.

 

From my experience, bringing in other people and not being direct can frequently escalate a fairly simple situation and still not lead to a positive outcome.

[dcruiser50]

Some people are just rude, self centered and uncaring. On one cruise We had people in the adjoining cabin return about 2am each night and turn on the tv so loud you would think it was in our cabin, just went to customer service desk and complained, security showed up in 5 min. Problem solved.

My first rule for cruisers, you did not charter the ship, respect your fellow passengers

[KateQ22003]

I never mentioned linens. If you do not like the dirty plate being by my door, then by all means feel free to pick it up and take it to the buffet as you walk by. It is common practice to do that everywhere I have been.

 

It's not common practice, it's just gross. Why would anyone want to look at someone's dirty dishes in a hallway? I don't like seeing them in my sink, I sure don't want to see them in a narrow hallway on a cruise ship. How about you feel free to dispose of them properly? How hard is it to get someone to take them away?

[Got No Real Name]

It's not common practice, it's just gross. Why would anyone want to look at someone's dirty dishes in a hallway? I don't like seeing them in my sink, I sure don't want to see them in a narrow hallway on a cruise ship. How about you feel free to dispose of them properly? How hard is it to get someone to take them away?

 

 

I don't dispose of dirty dishes. That is wasteful. I put them in the hallway for theme to be picked up washed and used again, all nice and proper, and easily taken away by anyone!

[Got No Real Name]

It's okay to be uninformed about something, but then you learn a better way.... So it's not okay to just let the door slam "on it's own". It's easy enough to stop it from slamming then pull it closed that last little bit, so as not to disturb your neighbors with a loud slam.

 

Leaving trays/dishes in the hall is not right, even if you see it all the time. The hallways are too narrow. Leave the dishes in your cabin, there is always room on the bed, couch, table, counter or somewhere (bathroom sink). It is a hazard for folks using canes/walkers.

 

I know one poster in particular will post that they don't care about other people and will ALWAYS continue to do what they have done. They obviously don't feel the desire to better themselves with knowledge.

 

So unless someone lives by your rules they need to 'learn a better way'?

 

Sorry but I do not want dirty dishes on my bed (no couch or table),

the counter is already being utilized, and I use the bathroom sink like most people who practice good hygiene.

 

Are you talking about yourself? Based on your entire post basically saying my way or you are wrong, that seems to be the case.

[Got No Real Name]

from my experience, bringing in other people and not being direct can frequently escalate a fairly simple situation and still not lead to a positive outcome.

 

+`1,000

[Seminole1975]

I don't dispose of dirty dishes. That is wasteful. I put them in the hallway for theme to be picked up washed and used again, all nice and proper, and easily taken away by anyone!

 

What is the theme related to picking up and washing dirty dishes? Also not grossing out your fellow passengers who have to look at your mess and getting in the way of handicapped people? Cleanliness? Tidiness? Consideration? How to not be an obnoxious neighbor on a cruise ship?

Edited August 29, 2018 by Seminole1975

[AmyJA]

It's okay to be uninformed about something, but then you learn a better way.... So it's not okay to just let the door slam "on it's own". It's easy enough to stop it from slamming then pull it closed that last little bit, so as not to disturb your neighbors with a loud slam.

 

Leaving trays/dishes in the hall is not right, even if you see it all the time. The hallways are too narrow. Leave the dishes in your cabin, there is always room on the bed, couch, table, counter or somewhere (bathroom sink). It is a hazard for folks using canes/walkers.

 

I know one poster in particular will post that they don't care about other people and will ALWAYS continue to do what they have done. They obviously don't feel the desire to better themselves with knowledge.

 

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Troll!??!?!?!

[PTC DAWG]

I don't put dishes in the hall, and I don't just let doors go when I leave, if someone is sleeping/napping in your room do you just let the door slam on it's on? Have some sense.

 

I will agree that a few just don't care....

[Two Wheels Only]

"Slamming" a door is an intentional act. Letting a door close on its own isn't slamming. Both may be loud but I consider the former to be obnoxious but the latter to be (at the most) inconsiderate if the closing is obviously loud such as when the balcony door is open. Personally, I close by hand and double check to make sure that it is locked (New Yorker habit, I guess).

 

 

The dishes can be seen in a similar way. Putting your dirty dishes in front of a neighbor's door (as described earlier) is obnoxious but leaving dirty dishes in the hall is more in the "inconsiderate" realm. I wouldn't do it no matter how wide or narrow the hallway, whether on land or sea, nor whether the room door is recessed in the hallway or not.

 

 

Remember, it was the seeing of dirty dishes and the public messiness caused by food items on the carpet that FDR saw that lead to the (temporary :p) banning of take-out food.

[Got No Real Name]

:rolleyes:

What is the theme related to picking up and washing dirty dishes? Also not grossing out your fellow passengers who have to look at your mess and getting in the way of handicapped people? Cleanliness? Tidiness? Consideration? How to not be an obnoxious neighbor on a cruise ship?

 

 

Sorry, my fat fingers struck an extraneous key, it was obviously intended to say THEM. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to correct that for those who could not figure it out without adult supervision.

 

Seriously, seeing a dirty plate grosses you out? :rolleyes:

[Mike_DeA]

So unless someone lives by your rules they need to 'learn a better way'?

 

Sorry but I do not want dirty dishes on my bed (no couch or table),

the counter is already being utilized, and I use the bathroom sink like most people who practice good hygiene.

 

Are you talking about yourself? Based on your entire post basically saying my way or you are wrong, that seems to be the case.

 

As expected....

 

It's not "rules", it's being courteous. Don't let doors slam, it's pretty easy to accomplish, doesn't cost you a cent, any additional time, nothing...

 

Your cabin is cleaned twice a day, so the dishes, at most will be in your cabin for 6-8 hours. If there are room steward's carts in the hall you can place the dishes there. Even better, ask your room steward what you should with dirty dishes. I'm certain they won't say put them in the hall outside your door.

 

You seem to say you're going to do what you want, even though others suggest a better way. That says a lot.

[purplethorn]

Maybe just left the room and let the door close on its own like most people do?

 

 

We actually never let the door close on its own , We have made a habit to hold the door until its closed ... unfortunately with some doors it does not make it any less loud , but at least we have tried being considerate to the other cabins

[Cruiser_1977]

Leaving dirty trays/plates of food is not the proper etiquette on a cruise ship or in a hotel. It should be either left in the room OR a call should be made for it to be cleared. Sometimes once the call is made they will ask you to then place in the hall. Don't assume, especially at "off" hours, that staff are in the halls to pick up trays.

 

https://www.familyeducation.com/life/hotels/hotel-etiquette

Edited August 29, 2018 by JennyB1977

[purplethorn]

Some people are just rude, self centered and uncaring. On one cruise We had people in the adjoining cabin return about 2am each night and turn on the tv so loud you would think it was in our cabin, just went to customer service desk and complained, security showed up in 5 min. Problem solved.

My first rule for cruisers, you did not charter the ship, respect your fellow passengers

 

Thank you , very well said.

[NLH Arizona]

When I see a passenger being inconsiderate or obnoxious behavior, I always wonder if they act this way at home. If seen passenger in the casino, put their cigarettes out on the carpet or flick their ashes on the floor – I wonder do they do this in their own home. I’ve heard people slamming cabin doors – I wonder do they slam their doors at home. I’ve seen people drop food on the floor and just leave it there – I wonder do they do this intheir own home. I see plates of food out in the hallway – I wonder do they do this at home in hopes someone else will pick it up after them.

 

Being considerate is very easy, just act how you would like others to act toward you. Think if you had a walker or wheelchair how would you get down a hallway full of plates (remember about Karma). Think if you like to sleep in and your neighbor kept slamming their door waking you up. Think how you would feel if you slipped on some food someone left on the floor. I know some think it is their vacation and they will do as they please, but I didn’t realize that being on vacation meant throwing manners and being considerate toward others out the window. Now, how hard it is to call room service and have them pick up your dishes or to close your cabin door quietly or put your cigarette out in the ashtry right next to you or let someone know that you spilled some food, so they can pick it up. Really, how hard is it to be considerate to others???? Remember what they say about Karma!

[Mike_DeA]

When I see a passenger being inconsiderate or obnoxious behavior, I always wonder if they act this way at home. If seen passenger in the casino, put their cigarettes out on the carpet or flick their ashes on the floor – I wonder do they do this in their own home. I’ve heard people slamming cabin doors – I wonder do they slam their doors at home. I’ve seen people drop food on the floor and just leave it there – I wonder do they do this intheir own home. I see plates of food out in the hallway – I wonder do they do this at home in hopes someone else will pick it up after them.

 

Being considerate is very easy, just act how you would like others to act toward you. Think if you had a walker or wheelchair how would you get down a hallway full of plates (remember about Karma). Think if you like to sleep in and your neighbor kept slamming their door waking you up. Think how you would feel if you slipped on some food someone left on the floor. I know some think it is their vacation and they will do as they please, but I didn’t realize that being on vacation meant throwing manners and being considerate toward others out the window.

Well said.

[Seminole1975]

Thank you NLH Arizona.

[AmyJA]

Wonderful and kind way to say it NLH Arizona.

[AshleyJax]

When I see a passenger being inconsiderate or obnoxious behavior, I always wonder if they act this way at home. If seen passenger in the casino, put their cigarettes out on the carpet or flick their ashes on the floor – I wonder do they do this in their own home. I’ve heard people slamming cabin doors – I wonder do they slam their doors at home. I’ve seen people drop food on the floor and just leave it there – I wonder do they do this intheir own home. I see plates of food out in the hallway – I wonder do they do this at home in hopes someone else will pick it up after them.

 

Being considerate is very easy, just act how you would like others to act toward you. Think if you had a walker or wheelchair how would you get down a hallway full of plates (remember about Karma). Think if you like to sleep in and your neighbor kept slamming their door waking you up. Think how you would feel if you slipped on some food someone left on the floor. I know some think it is their vacation and they will do as they please, but I didn’t realize that being on vacation meant throwing manners and being considerate toward others out the window. Now, how hard it is to call room service and have them pick up your dishes or to close your cabin door quietly or put your cigarette out in the ashtry right next to you or let someone know that you spilled some food, so they can pick it up. Really, how hard is it to be considerate to others???? Remember what they say about Karma!

 

 

Great advice! If I was doing something that upset/annoyed someone else, I would prefer they politely address it with me directly as opposed to having security approach me.

[gmazz]

I agree with you that nothing shall be left on the floor outside the door. There are no valid excuses to do that, I think.

 

You are wrong when you assume that every suite has lots of counter space, tables and desk. Some suites are just a small room with perks, not a big room with lots of space!

 

sveigecruiser this was an aft penthouse suite with a dining area, living room and a huge wrap around balcony. So yes there was plenty of room to leave the dirty dish inside. We were on the Escape. I have been in a suite on the Breakaway and never left anything outside my door on the floor. Always kept the plates from the butler on our table when we finished. The same thing on the POA with 4 of us we left our glasses and dishes from our afternoon treats on the table.

[sverigecruiser]

sveigecruiser this was an aft penthouse suite with a dining area, living room and a huge wrap around balcony. So yes there was plenty of room to leave the dirty dish inside. We were on the Escape. I have been in a suite on the Breakaway and never left anything outside my door on the floor. Always kept the plates from the butler on our table when we finished. The same thing on the POA with 4 of us we left our glasses and dishes from our afternoon treats on the table.

 

As I said I agree with you that nothing shall be left on the floor outside the room and it doesn't matter how small the room is!

 

The suite in your specific example has lots of room but for me it wasn't very clear that you talked about a specific, large suite. I know better now.

[Peachypooh]

The cabin across the hall from us always had a pile of pool towels just to the side of their door. It was an inside that held 4 people. This was in the afternoon so it wasn't like the room steward was piling up towels to remove. They always disappeared after the nightly turndown service but then reappeared the next afternoon. Most of the time they were very wet and I am sure didn't help the carpet. Also two times there were dishes and glasses to the side of our door!! We had a suite and lots of room to not have to do this but if someone saw our door they would think we were the culprits!!

[Got No Real Name]

As expected....

 

It's not "rules", it's being courteous. Don't let doors slam, it's pretty easy to accomplish, doesn't cost you a cent, any additional time, nothing...

 

Your cabin is cleaned twice a day, so the dishes, at most will be in your cabin for 6-8 hours. If there are room steward's carts in the hall you can place the dishes there. Even better, ask your room steward what you should with dirty dishes. I'm certain they won't say put them in the hall outside your door.

 

You seem to say you're going to do what you want, even though others suggest a better way. That says a lot.

 

As I said we do not SLAM doors. We simply go out the door and let it close.

 

Your opinion of what is better is just that, your opinion. Thank you for sharing it with us all. That says a lot.

[Got No Real Name]

We actually never let the door close on its own , We have made a habit to hold the door until its closed ... unfortunately with some doors it does not make it any less loud , but at least we have tried being considerate to the other cabins

 

 

Sometimes we do sometimes we don't but we never SLAM the door.