JMG Posted March 31, 2017 #26 Share Posted March 31, 2017 My fear is that shorts will lead to sleeveless tops. Sorry, but I do not want to eat dinner while looking at a man's underarm hair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted March 31, 2017 #27 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I don't mind if people wear shorts in the MDR. I think the only night people should not do it is on formal night out of respect for the event. All of the other nights, I don't see why it matters to people what other people are wearing. The last thing I concentrate on while having a meal with my husband is what other people are wearing. In no way does it impact the enjoyment of my meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted April 1, 2017 #28 Share Posted April 1, 2017 My fear is that shorts will lead to sleeveless tops. Sorry, but I do not want to eat dinner while looking at a man's underarm hair! What about a woman's underarm hair ?! Euwwww ! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted April 1, 2017 #29 Share Posted April 1, 2017 There are upscale restaurants in large US cities that allow shorts in the restaurant.I see no difference for cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted April 1, 2017 #30 Share Posted April 1, 2017 If RC states it's ok to wear shorts in the MDR in the evening that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted April 1, 2017 #31 Share Posted April 1, 2017 There are upscale restaurants in large US cities that allow shorts in the restaurant.I see no difference for cruise ships. AGREED. A cruise ship MDR is just a large mass feeding banquet hall. There's nothing really very elegant about it. Carts of plastic covered entrees being rolled all over the place by frantic waiters (who beg you for good reviews) .. harsh lighting .. lots of noise ... jiggly gelatinized desserts. Come on now ... shorts are perfectly fine at the Olive Garden Of The Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobeth66 Posted April 1, 2017 #32 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Really don't care what anyone wears in the dining room, quite honestly. And if we're going to say no sleeveless tops, then that has to apply to women, too, right? Oooh, and you know what I hate seeing? Feet. Feet are ugly. Can we ban sandals and open shoes in the MDR, so I don't have to see feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykitteh Posted April 1, 2017 #33 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Are they providing bathrobes at the door in case the shorts and tank tops aren't dressy enough.:D Matching slippers I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted April 1, 2017 #34 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I do on non gala nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted April 9, 2017 #35 Share Posted April 9, 2017 If RC states it's ok to wear shorts in the MDR in the evening that's all that matters. It appears they've changed their minds. Dress code now says shorts are welcome for breakfast and lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted April 9, 2017 #36 Share Posted April 9, 2017 This poor horse was beaten to death long ago,but as Bob pointed out, as long as Royal does not enforce any guidelines what the "official" code is or what any one person thinks really has no relevance. Personally, I think the decor and atmosphere of the main dining room does not lend itself to shorts and its odd that so often now the waitstaff is dressed so much nicer than the passengers, but it is what it is. And for those who are ok with "nice" shorts, I would not want to put it on the crew to delineate between "nice" ones and "not nice" ones. Just sounds like another excuse for some to raise a fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbound Posted April 9, 2017 #37 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted April 9, 2017 #38 Share Posted April 9, 2017 This poor horse was beaten to death long ago,but as Bob pointed out, as long as Royal does not enforce any guidelines what the "official" code is or what any one person thinks really has no relevance. Personally, I think the decor and atmosphere of the main dining room does not lend itself to shorts and its odd that so often now the waitstaff is dressed so much nicer than the passengers, but it is what it is. And for those who are ok with "nice" shorts, I would not want to put it on the crew to delineate between "nice" ones and "not nice" ones. Just sounds like another excuse for some to raise a fuss. I've thought about this too. For those in favor of shorts, I wonder if they'd be OK if the waitstaff were allowed to wear shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 9, 2017 #39 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I've thought about this too. For those in favor of shorts, I wonder if they'd be OK if the waitstaff were allowed to wear shorts. I don't care what the staff wears. That's between them and their employer and being properly dressed for their JOB means appropriate shoes and clothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted April 9, 2017 #40 Share Posted April 9, 2017 You know, I see this debated all the time, but I can't recall ever seeing shorts in MDR at dinner. Maybe I don't notice or something. On our recent Oasis trip, it seemed everyone in MDR was nicely dressed. On formal night I'd say 90% of the men had jacket and tie. No t-shirts that I saw (note I did not walk around the whole place, but our table was near the back so we got to walk through a good portion of the room each night.) Maybe it's late seating? Different crowd, or more time to get ready? My 12 yo son wanted to wear shorts one night, most of you will be happy to know I said no way. For a dare I told him to try to find one person wearing shorts that night, he was not able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot Posted April 9, 2017 #41 Share Posted April 9, 2017 "Nice shorts"? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 9, 2017 #42 Share Posted April 9, 2017 "Nice shorts"? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentyna Posted April 9, 2017 #43 Share Posted April 9, 2017 AGREED. A cruise ship MDR is just a large mass feeding banquet hall. There's nothing really very elegant about it. Carts of plastic covered entrees being rolled all over the place by frantic waiters (who beg you for good reviews) .. harsh lighting .. lots of noise ... jiggly gelatinized desserts. Come on now ... shorts are perfectly fine at the Olive Garden Of The Seas. Amen to that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbound Posted April 9, 2017 #44 Share Posted April 9, 2017 AGREED. A cruise ship MDR is just a large mass feeding banquet hall. There's nothing really very elegant about it. Carts of plastic covered entrees being rolled all over the place by frantic waiters (who beg you for good reviews) .. harsh lighting .. lots of noise ... jiggly gelatinized desserts. Come on now ... shorts are perfectly fine at the Olive Garden Of The Seas. Great description.... so true. "May I auger shave some stale cheese on yer rabbit food??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea shepherd Posted April 9, 2017 #45 Share Posted April 9, 2017 AGREED. A cruise ship MDR is just a large mass feeding banquet hall. There's nothing really very elegant about it. Carts of plastic covered entrees being rolled all over the place by frantic waiters (who beg you for good reviews) .. harsh lighting .. lots of noise ... jiggly gelatinized desserts. Come on now ... shorts are perfectly fine at the Olive Garden Of The Seas. Second that. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TominNC Posted April 9, 2017 #46 Share Posted April 9, 2017 How would one know if people were wearing shorts while you were walking through the dining room? Aren't their legs under the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1987 Posted April 9, 2017 #47 Share Posted April 9, 2017 AGREED. A cruise ship MDR is just a large mass feeding banquet hall. There's nothing really very elegant about it. Carts of plastic covered entrees being rolled all over the place by frantic waiters (who beg you for good reviews) .. harsh lighting .. lots of noise ... jiggly gelatinized desserts. Come on now ... shorts are perfectly fine at the Olive Garden Of The Seas. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted April 9, 2017 #48 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I probably wouldn't mind if I felt that passengers would wear Bermuda or other reasonably dressy shorts, but I suspect that gym and Daisy Mae shorts would outnumber them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt10 Posted April 9, 2017 #49 Share Posted April 9, 2017 My answer to the poll: No. Until RCI, (as well as many mainstream cruise lines), starts including tips/service fees that pay employees salaries in the total cruise fares staff will not be enforcing these suggestions for fear of losing money, (duh). Interestingly, some cruise lines are able to pull this off pretty well. Had some friends who cruised with Cunard and ignored the Formal request one evening and were asked to leave the casino and change into formal attire, or else not to return. They were po'ed. (Guess they should have read up on Cunard before their sailing...) Also, where you are cruising can affect what people wear as well. European cruises tend to be a little more formal, as opposed to Caribbean cruises. tnt10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted April 10, 2017 #50 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Waiting for the day RCI turns a woman away (will never happen). I'm sure you will hear the shouting match from GS in the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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