Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 1 #1 Share Posted July 1 This is a new one for me. I've received post-cruise surveys and an occasional random survey about some aspect of Cunard. But this morning, I received a link to a survey related to the fact that I just booked a cruise on Cunard. Has anyone had this? The email specified that it was about that recent booking. It asked about how I researched, what I looked for in making my decision, the sort of questions you'd expect. And then it had a scale of 1 to 7 (I think) questions about Is Cunard different? Is Cunard a Trend-Setter? I hate the trend-setter question. How do I know if what they do now will become a trend or fizzle as a fad? And of course, the stupid opera question. But not the question about enjoying dressing up to "make an occasion." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Amo Posted July 1 #2 Share Posted July 1 They're panicking about their customer base. Were there any tattoo-based questions, or mentions of P&O? 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted July 1 #3 Share Posted July 1 I'd just like a survey, pre or post cruise!!🙁 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 1 #4 Share Posted July 1 7 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: This is a new one for me. I've received post-cruise surveys and an occasional random survey about some aspect of Cunard. But this morning, I received a link to a survey related to the fact that I just booked a cruise on Cunard. Has anyone had this? The email specified that it was about that recent booking. It asked about how I researched, what I looked for in making my decision, the sort of questions you'd expect. And then it had a scale of 1 to 7 (I think) questions about Is Cunard different? Is Cunard a Trend-Setter? I hate the trend-setter question. How do I know if what they do now will become a trend or fizzle as a fad? And of course, the stupid opera question. But not the question about enjoying dressing up to "make an occasion." Demand a bookshop…please. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 1 Author #5 Share Posted July 1 4 minutes ago, exlondoner said: Demand a bookshop…please. 😀 I did ask for that in my post-cruise survey. There weren't many write-in options for this one, so I didn't have an opportunity to ask for that. I did manage to get in a "vote" for dressing up, though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted July 1 #6 Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: This is a new one for me. I've received post-cruise surveys and an occasional random survey about some aspect of Cunard. But this morning, I received a link to a survey related to the fact that I just booked a cruise on Cunard. Has anyone had this? The email specified that it was about that recent booking. It asked about how I researched, what I looked for in making my decision, the sort of questions you'd expect. And then it had a scale of 1 to 7 (I think) questions about Is Cunard different? Is Cunard a Trend-Setter? I hate the trend-setter question. How do I know if what they do now will become a trend or fizzle as a fad? And of course, the stupid opera question. But not the question about enjoying dressing up to "make an occasion." I get that survey after every booking and have done since restart. The questions never change. I have never had a post cruise one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 1 #7 Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, King Amo said: They're panicking about their customer base. Were there any tattoo-based questions, or mentions of P&O? No, but there was the following 'on a scale of O to 9' , O being doesn't apply to me - 9 being applies to me Question; Being Called Sir or Madam is too formal for me Unbelievable 🤦♂️I expect it's in preparation for the 'New Vibe' "Hi Guys are you ready to order" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted July 1 #8 Share Posted July 1 12 minutes ago, Bell Boy said: No, but there was the following 'on a scale of O to 9' , O being doesn't apply to me - 9 being applies to me Question; Being Called Sir or Madam is too formal for me Unbelievable 🤦♂️I expect it's in preparation for the 'New Vibe' "Hi Guys are you ready to order" I don’t follow this. In any case I think cabin and restaurant staff usual call me by my title and name, I think, or nothing at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipboardSteve Posted July 1 #9 Share Posted July 1 19 minutes ago, Bell Boy said: No, but there was the following 'on a scale of O to 9' , O being doesn't apply to me - 9 being applies to me Question; Being Called Sir or Madam is too formal for me Unbelievable 🤦♂️I expect it's in preparation for the 'New Vibe' "Hi Guys are you ready to order" Or possibly at the dinner table, "Are 'we' ready to order?" With the reply, "No, but 'I' am"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowandaUK Posted July 1 #10 Share Posted July 1 We had a post booking survey recently when we booked onboard QA. However we didn’t receive a post cruise survey. We contacted Cunard to ask why we hadn’t received the post cruise one and were told our account wasn’t set up to receive surveys. Weird as we filled in a survey sometime last year before any voyage on Cunard and had the booking survey! Hopefully set up to receive all surveys now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 1 Author #11 Share Posted July 1 1 hour ago, Bell Boy said: No, but there was the following 'on a scale of O to 9' , O being doesn't apply to me - 9 being applies to me Question; Being Called Sir or Madam is too formal for me Unbelievable 🤦♂️I expect it's in preparation for the 'New Vibe' "Hi Guys are you ready to order" I've never had that question. Who comes up with these questions????? I believe I was always addressed by waiters with title and surname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e&mcruise Posted July 2 #12 Share Posted July 2 Our lovely attendants in both our Cabin & the QG restaurant tended to call us Miss Emma & Mr Michael (having different surnames but being married nearly 20 years, we can appreciate they were being delicate in the modern world and not assuming we were married) and this was lovely as it showed they knew our names yet it was not as formal as sir or ma'am. Seemed to us to be a sweet spot between too formal and too informal. On the main topic, have never had a survey but would love to complete one. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted July 2 #13 Share Posted July 2 4 hours ago, e&mcruise said: Our lovely attendants in both our Cabin & the QG restaurant tended to call us Miss Emma & Mr Michael (having different surnames but being married nearly 20 years, we can appreciate they were being delicate in the modern world and not assuming we were married) and this was lovely as it showed they knew our names yet it was not as formal as sir or ma'am. Seemed to us to be a sweet spot between too formal and too informal. On the main topic, have never had a survey but would love to complete one. 😉 I was always addressed on QM2 by waiters as Mrs + first name last summer I thought it also charming. I met one of them again on my last QM2 cruise in May and they remembered and again said hello Mrs…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Amo Posted July 2 #14 Share Posted July 2 Sir and Madam is a great catch all, and nothing like too formal. I would generally call any staff Sir and Ma'am if I wasn't aware of their names, and that is not just on Cunard. You don't have to use the terms in a solemn manner while tugging the forelock. Raise the inflection a bit and it just becomes respectful and light. In any case I'm not entirely sure what they want to gauge from the question, as what is in their mind as an alternative if an overwhelming return of these surveys say it is too formal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted July 2 #15 Share Posted July 2 11 hours ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: I've never had that question. Who comes up with these questions????? I believe I was always addressed by waiters with title and surname. The question has often appeared on surveys here in the UK , it's been around for some time, same as the question relating to feeling uncomfortable at the Opera . Yes I agree the majority of the time we are addressed as Sir/Madam , I expect the question is there to gauge the demographic of the Cunard customer and their replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classiccruiser777 Posted July 2 #16 Share Posted July 2 On 7/1/2024 at 10:35 AM, exlondoner said: Demand a bookshop…please. 😀 Ditto. We miss Ocean Books, please bring them back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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