CUNARD - So Much Best and a little Worst

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Auctioning of dishes is disfavored in the fine-dining realm.  And, it's particularly unpleasant when you're outbid.

 

[Colin_Cameron]

Twice, in our 30+ year cruising history, we've had waiters test their trainee/assistant by allowing them to take the dessert order then, once they have headed to the galley, asked everyone to change seats. I have to say with the greatest respect and admiration, that both those trainees/assistants passed with flying colours, and delivered the correct dish to the correct passenger. But the look on their faces as they walked towards the table when they realised what was happening ...😱