Folk Singer Posted February 10, 2015 #76 Share Posted February 10, 2015 If you can afford a cruise, you can afford to buy bottles of water, keep them in your cabin and use them to fill your refillable waterbottles, if you do not want to use the tapwater in the cabin. No chance of cross-contamination then 😄 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD :rolleyes:;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisehappymn Posted February 10, 2015 #77 Share Posted February 10, 2015 And we also have the guy I once saw filling up his dish of soft serve and using his finger to wipe the drips from the spout, lick finger, then wipe again. Yuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted February 10, 2015 #78 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Not everyone wants to use bottled water. Hate the taste. Hate the clutter of plastic bottles in landfills. That's why I have my OWN water bottle. And next time you're in line behind someone taking time to fill their water bottle with a cup, don't tap your foot, huff, or act impatient. Who huffs or taps their feet? - not me, never go near those spigots. If you don't like the taste of bottled water (I do as it happens) then use the tap in your cabin - easy and you won't infect anyone who is standing behind you 'impatiently' waiting 😄 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineCruiser24 Posted February 10, 2015 #79 Share Posted February 10, 2015 No thank you. I'll use the dispensers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhill Posted February 10, 2015 #80 Share Posted February 10, 2015 it is gross- i always take one of their glasses and fill that and then pour it into the bottle and fill it that way. People are very inconsiderate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfl Posted February 10, 2015 #81 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I've seen it too, and it's pretty disgusting. Just something people do when they think they are the center of the universe and nobody else matters. It reminds me of when people lick their fingers to handle a piece of paper that they then hand to you. So what am I supposed to do with a piece of paper that someone has just basically licked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesSummitCruiser1 Posted February 10, 2015 #82 Share Posted February 10, 2015 So, inquiring minds want to know: how do you fill your water bottle? Do you get a glass of water & attempt to pour it into your bottle without making a mess?[/quoteYes that's what we do! It's a pain but no cross contamination from us! You know the water in your bath room sink is the same water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted February 10, 2015 #83 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You know the water in your bath room sink is the same water. The sinks are so shallow that it's easier to refill from a cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted February 10, 2015 #84 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) You know the water in your bath room sink is the same water. ......and so is the toilet water so that is why I use the toilet and submerge my water bottle for a quick "fill-er-up"...........don't get me started on how easy the bidet is to use on refills...........;):D Edited February 10, 2015 by grand isle joe sp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherski Posted February 10, 2015 #85 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Bring a collapsible kitchen funnel, fill up a clean glass as many times as necessary and pour it through the funnel into your water bottle. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStateFan123 Posted February 10, 2015 #86 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Perfect! Sure and then use my portable rope to hang myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 10, 2015 by PennStateFan123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirl Posted February 10, 2015 #87 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Remember some people and cultures would not even think they are doing anything wrong and about them passing germs by getting the water. Yes it's gross to those of us that know better but maybe the person don't think they are better than others they just haven't been educated about it? Having 2 daughters in the medical field and working in the food industry has made me much more aware and slightly paranoid about germs!:) Edited February 10, 2015 by tidygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted February 11, 2015 #88 Share Posted February 11, 2015 :D ......and so is the toilet water so that is why I use the toilet and submerge my water bottle for a quick "fill-er-up"...........don't get me started on how easy the bidet is to use on refills...........;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx7owner Posted February 11, 2015 #89 Share Posted February 11, 2015 It's not about 'backwash' or mouth contamination, it's about someone handling their bottle or cup all during the day, all during the cruise. Who knows what is on their hands. Now it's all over the cup. I can't believe people do not understand this. It's baffling. So how is using a cup to fill up my water bottle any better? It seems that my same grubby hands will be in the same place--probably for longer and touching more things. For the record, I don't even bring a water bottle, but I do find it amusing when people get all worked up over meaningless things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 11, 2015 #90 Share Posted February 11, 2015 So how is using a cup to fill up my water bottle any better? It seems that my same grubby hands will be in the same place--probably for longer and touching more things. For the record, I don't even bring a water bottle, but I do find it amusing when people get all worked up over meaningless things. Because you are supposed to take a clean glassevery time you use the dispenser. So, if you need two glassfuls to fill your bottle, you take two clean glasses, and they never retouch the dispenser. Just as you are not supposed to bring your glass back for a refill, you get a clean glass every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted February 11, 2015 #91 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Because you are supposed to take a clean glassevery time you use the dispenser. So, if you need two glassfuls to fill your bottle, you take two clean glasses, and they never retouch the dispenser. Just as you are not supposed to bring your glass back for a refill, you get a clean glass every time. Nice try but you will never convince a certain segment of people. They think screwing on a cap is sterile technique and you have to see germs for them to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted February 11, 2015 #92 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Nice try but you will never convince a certain segment of people. They think screwing on a cap is sterile technique and you have to see germs for them to be there. Oh, I realize quite well how quixotic it is to get many passengers to meet the USPH regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted February 11, 2015 #93 Share Posted February 11, 2015 .......USPH rules?.................."I dun't need no stinkin' USPH rules"..........:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted February 11, 2015 #94 Share Posted February 11, 2015 A few of these installed around the ship would seem to alleviate the problem. You'll still have people "doing it wrong", but at least this was designed for the purpose True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cx7owner Posted February 12, 2015 #95 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Because you are supposed to take a clean glassevery time you use the dispenser. So, if you need two glassfuls to fill your bottle, you take two clean glasses, and they never retouch the dispenser. Just as you are not supposed to bring your glass back for a refill, you get a clean glass every time. What if I want to fill my glass with half punch and half lemonade? Do I have to fill two new glasses half full and mix them back at my table? :D I don't see what everyone is worked up about. As if there aren't hundreds of silly government rules. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennstateman Posted February 12, 2015 #96 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh, I realize quite well how quixotic it is to get many passengers to meet the USPH regulations. Why bring Don Quixote into this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 12, 2015 #97 Share Posted February 12, 2015 What if I want to fill my glass with half punch and half lemonade? Do I have to fill two new glasses half full and mix them back at my table? :D I don't see what everyone is worked up about. As if there aren't hundreds of silly government rules. ;) If you use a clean glass, of cause you can fill the glass with 'half punch and half lemonade' from the dispenser ... as long as the glass is is clean!!! But do NOT fill used glass or bottles from the dispenser for safety reasons - a nice and efficient way to spread the noro virus. This is NOT 'silly government rules' but your fellow passengers safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirious9876 Posted February 12, 2015 Author #98 Share Posted February 12, 2015 So how is using a cup to fill up my water bottle any better? It seems that my same grubby hands will be in the same place--probably for longer and touching more things. For the record, I don't even bring a water bottle, but I do find it amusing when people get all worked up over meaningless things. Meaningless to you maybe, but not to many other people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted February 12, 2015 #99 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Why bring Don Quixote into this? It is the international flavour of Cruising.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delirious9876 Posted February 12, 2015 Author #100 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Remember some people and cultures would not even think they are doing anything wrong and about them passing germs by getting the water. Yes it's gross to those of us that know better but maybe the person don't think they are better than others they just haven't been educated about it? Having 2 daughters in the medical field and working in the food industry has made me much more aware and slightly paranoid about germs!:) There's nearly always a sign there to educate them (in different languages) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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