grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #526 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I realize I let this one sit for a couple days but had to weigh in. We're on the younger-than-that side but always book a suite. I've got shoulder-length, "assisted"-blonde hair and figure I own enough musical equipment that if I can't be a rock star, I'm allowed to dress like one. Once on boarding day we hit the CL and this group of 3 older couples stop me and actually ask if I'm someone from a band, because they're not up with who is "somebody" now. It DID briefly occur to me to throw out "Yep, I play Bass in (random 80s band touring with only one original member)" just to see if I could keep the charade up for the week. But they never questioned my credentials for entry. ;) As I've learned from my trips in the NASCAR Garage area: acting like you belong saves you a lot of trouble. It reminds me of the Leonardo DiCaprio film Catch me if you can.If you look confident people will believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2018 #527 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I realize I let this one sit for a couple days but had to weigh in. We're on the younger-than-that side but always book a suite. I've got shoulder-length, "assisted"-blonde hair and figure I own enough musical equipment that if I can't be a rock star, I'm allowed to dress like one. Once on boarding day we hit the CL and this group of 3 older couples stop me and actually ask if I'm someone from a band, because they're not up with who is "somebody" now. It DID briefly occur to me to throw out "Yep, I play Bass in (random 80s band touring with only one original member)" just to see if I could keep the charade up for the week. But they never questioned my credentials for entry. ;) As I've learned from my trips in the NASCAR Garage area: acting like you belong saves you a lot of trouble. That’s one of the annoying things that seems to come up in the DL/CL. Many believe opening lines are “what do you do for a living “. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt1092 Posted August 8, 2018 #528 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I've seen on numerous occasions. The concierge walking around to all the tables. Asking how the cruise is going so far etc. They also ask "what room are you in?". A year or so ago on the Harmony Checker the Diamond concierge at the time. Talked with my wife and I then went to talk to a group of 4 women. I overheard some of the conversation. They had just wandered in there behind someone. And were not diamond. He told them that after they finished their drinks. They would have to leave. They were quite upset because they had drink packages. And were told they could go anywhere and drink. He said they had to leave and that was that. So to those that think they can just sneak in behind someone. They do catch those people. And I don't think a free drink is worth the embarrassment. Also they have your picture in their computer if you are eligible to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #529 Share Posted August 8, 2018 That’s one of the annoying things that seems to come up in the DL/CL. Many believe opening lines are “what do you do for a living “. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Maybe not opening, but not an off limits question. In line with where from, what's next cruise, what was your favorite, what was your last, etc.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #530 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Maybe not opening, but not an off limits question. In line with where from, what's next cruise, what was your favorite, what was your last, etc.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I suppose they are the small talk questions everyone has in their vocabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2018 #531 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Maybe not opening, but not an off limits question. In line with where from, what's next cruise, what was your favorite, what was your last, etc.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I think it is an off limits question. For the most part, what one does while not on a Cruise is actually no one’s business unless they volunteer. Asking is just rude and improper. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2018 #532 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Asking is just rude and improper. So, then, the obvious question is, what do you reply when asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2018 #533 Share Posted August 8, 2018 So, then, the obvious question is, what do you reply when asked? Personally, I say I’m retired and do nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #534 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I think it is an off limits question. For the most part, what one does while not on a Cruise is actually no one’s business unless they volunteer. Asking is just rude and improper. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Deja' vu all over again. SMH Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #535 Share Posted August 8, 2018 So, then, the obvious question is, what do you reply when asked?Internet Porn Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #536 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Personally, I say I’m retired and do nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's fine, better than 'none of your business'. [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 8, 2018 #537 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Internet Porn :loudcry::loudcry::loudcry: Biker, who wonders how the person asking would react to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #538 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Internet Porn Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Lol good reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #539 Share Posted August 8, 2018 :loudcry::loudcry::loudcry: Biker, who wonders how the person asking would react to that. Lol probably went red faced and walked off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2018 #540 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Deja' vu all over again. SMH Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I thought you were about ready for the Robots Theory. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 8, 2018 #541 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Internet Porn Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk LOL!!! Hahahaha!! Good one. Much better than my usual "I am unemployed" answer. Either one brings a red face to the one asking. ;p:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 8, 2018 #542 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I thought you were about ready for the Robots Theory. Sent from my iPhone using Forums It was rocket scientist last time Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 8, 2018 #543 Share Posted August 8, 2018 It was rocket scientist last time Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I didn’t tell you I fixed Robots?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #544 Share Posted August 8, 2018 It was rocket scientist last time Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Time Traveller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #545 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I didn’t tell you I fixed Robots?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums W1yai.Please repeat to prove you are not a robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rt1092 Posted August 8, 2018 #546 Share Posted August 8, 2018 In our many cruises. We have met many new friends through talking in the lounge. We have discussed a lot more than just where are you from, how many cruises, what do you do to afford cruising. These are friends we are cruising with on future cruises. We have met some of them on land between cruises and gone to dinner. We have celebrated our birthdays together, And will continue to sail with them in the future. On the Sept 29 cruise on the Harmony we have 10 cruise buddies we are sailing with. The way some on here are posting I'm wondering if they are part of the Witsec program with Sammy the Bull. In all our cruises we must have been lucky enough not to have sat near or talked to some of them. If someone doesn't want to talk, they just want to be alone that is fine. You can tell that in about 30 seconds. They will answer you with one word answers. So I never "offend" them. But most people are in the lounge to make new friends, and swap stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodgem Posted August 8, 2018 #547 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I love the "what is your town famous for?" question. If I'm being nice I reply pottery - Wedgwood; Royal Doulton. :D If I'm being mischievous I answer Captain John Smith; Captain of the Titanic. Some people don't know what to say when you mention the Titanic.:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #548 Share Posted August 8, 2018 LOL!!! Hahahaha!! Good one. Much better than my usual "I am unemployed" answer. Either one brings a red face to the one asking. ;p:')A Friend of mine who has a grey beard tells people he is:-Santa Claus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 8, 2018 #549 Share Posted August 8, 2018 W1yai.Please repeat to prove you are not a robot. Hahaha...that one took me a second. Good one Graham. :p:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted August 8, 2018 #550 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Hahaha...that one took me a second. Good one Graham. :p:')Cheers[emoji482] [emoji485] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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