Is playing music or watching videos in the Solarium without headphones bad etiquette?

[Georgia_Peaches]

On a recent cruise we encountered a person playing music videos on their phone in the solarium without the use of headphones.  While sitting there reading my book, I wondered what would be the right way to handle the situation.  Ultimately, I waited it out and the person eventually left.  There are no signs in the Solarium regarding playing personal music aloud so I am just wondering if others have encountered this sort of scenario and if so, how was it handled?

Edited July 9, 2023 by Georgia_Peaches

[emmas gran]

They just had bad manners, a bit like people who video chat with family in public areas loudly

[Ex-Airbalancer]

2 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

On a recent cruise we encountered a person playing music videos on their phone in the solarium without the use of headphones.  While sitting there reading my book, I wondered what would be the right way to handle the situation.  Ultimately, I waited it out and the person eventually left.  There are no signs in the Solarium regarding playing personal music aloud so I am just wondering if others have encountered this sort of scenario and if so, how was it handled?

Play some Andrea Bocelli, really loud 😁

[markeb]

What were they playing? (Yes it’s poor etiquette but way too common.)

Edited July 9, 2023 by markeb
Autocorrect!

[Georgia_Peaches]

4 minutes ago, markeb said:

What were they playing? (Yes it’s poor etiquette but way too common.)

The music being played wasn't necessarily offensive.  It was just distracting and loud when juxtaposed against the mostly quite atmosphere of the Solarium at that time.  And I agree with @emmas gran  in that it's no different than loud video chats with family.  As for way too common, this was our first encounter with such a thing in now 10 completed cruises onboard Celebrity.  I really fear I am becoming less tolerant of those around me now that I am maturing in years.  

[lv2cruisgrl]

24 minutes ago, emmas gran said:

They just had bad manners, a bit like people who video chat with family in public areas loudly

Oh I hate that also!  People have lost their manners!

[Carried_Away]

Playing music or videos without headphones in an enclosed public space like the solarium is appalling manners. I can't fathom how people can be so inconsiderate.

[AmberCascades]

I thought it was an unspoken rule that this is not acceptable anywhere in public - public transit, waiting rooms, restaurants, etc.  I don't care what they're playing.  It could be my most favourite song in the world but if I'm trying to read, or enjoy the sound of the waves or sleep in my bed, I don't want to hear it!

[markeb]

We just spent a week in London and it seemed like everyone was playing video, chatting, or playing music. Without headphones. And all age groups and nationalities. Not sure when it became the thing. Or walking and talking on speakerphone. Again, all ages. 
 

[Kelownadon]

We used to play Mule Skinner Blues loud to give others the hint to turn down their music. Worked pretty much every time. 

[RTShaker]

Absolutely bad etiquette. Solarium and any other public area, indoor or outdoor, should be earbud use only. .

[RichYak]

Pretty close vote so far 😇

[Georgia_Peaches]

33 minutes ago, RichYak said:

Pretty close vote so far 😇

Lol...and not to mention that I feel a little validated in my annoyance!

[sun bum]

YES!

[sdnich]

If it was only for a few minutes that’s one thing but longer I would be bothered. Also if it went on for a period of time I would ask them nicely to put please earphones on ! 

Edited July 9, 2023 by sdnich

[miched]

Also those that need the sound effect on when playing a game or the keyboard tap noise when typing.

 

Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅

[Loracpin2]

1 hour ago, lv2cruisgrl said:

Oh I hate that also!  People have lost their manners!

They sure have.....no matter where you are or what you're doing!!!!!🤩  

[wrk2cruise]

I save the cheap earbuds they hand out on the airplane which I don't use.  I try to carry them with me at places and offer them to the offenders.  But no the Solarium should be a quiet place and I'd ask the pool butler to either deal with it or call security.

[NMTraveller]

Very RUDE!

 

Are you sure you were not on Carnival? 🙂 

[jwlane]

35 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

I save the cheap earbuds

Great idea!  But the new iPhones & Androids.....

[Georgia_Peaches]

35 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

I try to carry them with me at places and offer them to the offenders.

Excellent idea…although these days you never know what might set somebody off. I purposefully avoided making a scene. Someone here asked how long it had been going on…I’d say at least 45 minutes before the person moved on. It was long enough for me to make eye contact with others who were agitated with the disturbance as well. I’m not sure how effective reporting the disturbance would be given that there is no signage prohibiting music without buds. 

[NorthStarStateCruiser]

From the guest conduct policy:

 

"Boom boxes, loud radios, and other noise nuisance(s) are not permitted."

[kwokpot]

9 minutes ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

Excellent idea…although these days you never know what might set somebody off. I purposefully avoided making a scene. Someone here asked how long it had been going on…I’d say at least 45 minutes before the person moved on. It was long enough for me to make eye contact with others who were agitated with the disturbance as well. I’m not sure how effective reporting the disturbance would be given that there is no signage prohibiting music without buds. 

I would have said something to the offender. 

[Georgia_Peaches]

3 minutes ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said:

From the guest conduct policy:

 

"Boom boxes, loud radios, and other noise nuisance(s) are not permitted."

Somehow, the offenders never seem to be familiar with the guest conduct policy. 

Edited July 10, 2023 by Georgia_Peaches

[Georgia_Peaches]

Just now, kwokpot said:

I would have said something to the offender. 

I thought about it…I really did. Genuinely curious, what would you have said?  I think this is where I’m stumped.