longtrip Posted July 14, 2007 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I just read another thread about bad table experiences. I'll admit I couldn't get past the first several stories (too painful):o . Don't have the patience anymore. If a person excused themselves to go to the restroom and never came back to the table is there anywhere else to eat, like a pizza bar, until you can deal with it the next day? Thanks Sorry I can not edit the title..I meant disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi149 Posted July 14, 2007 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I just read another thread about bad table experiences. I'll admit I couldn't get past the first several stories (too painful):o . Don't have the patience anymore. If a person excused themselves to go to the restroom and never came back to the table is there anywhere else to eat, like a pizza bar, until you can deal with it the next day? Thanks Sorry I can not edit the title..I meant disappear. What do you mean disappear? Do you mean not have your table in the dining room anymore if you don't like your tablemates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2VA Posted July 14, 2007 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2007 You can eat in the buffet on the Lido deck, or the pizzeria, or the deli every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinSooner Posted July 14, 2007 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2007 there are plenty of other places to eat. As for leaving and not coming back, that might be a bit unfair to the others at your table as they might be waiting for your return. You should at least mention to the waiter that you won't be returning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessemon Posted July 14, 2007 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I just read another thread about bad table experiences. I'll admit I couldn't get past the first several stories (too painful):o . Don't have the patience anymore. If a person excused themselves to go to the restroom and never came back to the table is there anywhere else to eat, like a pizza bar, until you can deal with it the next day? Thanks Sorry I can not edit the title..I meant disappear. No wearing "diapers" in the diningroom.....sorry just had to do that. If (from how I read your post) you don't like your tablemates...be polite that night and see the MD after dinner and ask to be moved to another...... If they offend you that much...excuse yourself and don't go back...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi149 Posted July 14, 2007 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2007 No wearing "diapers" in the diningroom.....sorry just had to do that. Too funny. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetrizeo Posted July 14, 2007 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Did somebody say DIAPER!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hstrybuf Posted July 14, 2007 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I just read another thread about bad table experiences. I'll admit I couldn't get past the first several stories (too painful):o . Don't have the patience anymore. If a person excused themselves to go to the restroom and never came back to the table is there anywhere else to eat, like a pizza bar, until you can deal with it the next day? Thanks Sorry I can not edit the title..I meant disappear. If you don't like your tablemates, see the Maitre D' after dinner and request a table change. If they're REALLY bad, excuse yourself for the evening. The buffet is open as well as the pizzeria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtrip Posted July 14, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Thanks for the info. Well maybe I am not that sensitive about my dining mates. I have done many, many business lunches and evening dining with clients before I retired and can say that I never had a bad experience (at least I don't remember one). The experience in the other thread that stopped me was the teen who tried all the different type of food because her mother kept insisting. She kept spitting out what she did not like on the bread plate. I probably would have sat there and enjoyed the comedy act, but if it got too disgusting I might have gotten up. Thanks to the responses; I know I can eat elsewhere if there are issues. Hmmm just remembered one bad business dinner. After a big dinner everyone got up and left. The waiter chased us down in the parking lot. We forgot the tip. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted July 14, 2007 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2007 No wearing "diapers" in the diningroom.....sorry just had to do that.If (from how I read your post) you don't like your tablemates...be polite that night and see the MD after dinner and ask to be moved to another...... If they offend you that much...excuse yourself and don't go back...... I was just about to do the "diaper" thing too. Way too funny. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi149 Posted July 14, 2007 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I was just about to do the "diaper" thing too. Way too funny. :p Hey Name....you and I are neighbors....we are both from NYC. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted July 14, 2007 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Hey Name....you and I are neighbors....we are both from NYC. :D Yeah I know. I see you on here quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi149 Posted July 14, 2007 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Yeah I know. I see you on here quite a bit. Yeah I'm on here too much. It becomes way too addictive. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted July 14, 2007 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Yeah I'm on here too much. It becomes way too addictive. :eek: You're not kidding. I can't go a day without checking the boards. I think I need to go to "posters anonymous". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPiratesPlease Posted July 14, 2007 #15 Share Posted July 14, 2007 You can also order room service. On the Victory it was always very, very quick (and they ALWAYS got something wrong!). True it's sandwiches and other cold food--about the only hot food is coffee or tea, but it was quite edible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted July 14, 2007 #16 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Truth be told, you won't go hungry. Even if you leave the table and don't come back and don't get pizza and don't get room service, the buffet will be in few hours. Don't let the table horror stories scare you. I never had a bad table in 18 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted July 14, 2007 #17 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Never had a problem with Tablemates, one good suggestion is when you make it to your Roll Call and you click with another couple there, you can invite them to sit with you, just have to cross link your booking numbers if they agree. We did this on our Pride Cruise one year, we sat with Cruise Critic Members DianeF and her dear husband Jerry, we had a great time. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton Posted July 14, 2007 #18 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Longtrip - I think you're worrying for nothing. Nine out of ten Carnival cruises, I had wonderful tablemates. I've had to ask for another table only once. I'm a solo cruiser, and am usually seated w/other solos or sometimes couples. I was once seated w/the family from hell - won't go into details here:p - but I endured it for that first evening only. I spoke w/the Maitre d' right after dinner. The next evening, he graciously walked me over to my new table. I don't normally tip a Maire d' - but this guy definitely got a tip the last evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetmc Posted July 15, 2007 #19 Share Posted July 15, 2007 We've always had good experiences with tablemates. Maybe just luck. Of course, we always know we can ask for another table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothomeonacruise Posted July 15, 2007 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2007 We try to get our own table since there are 4 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKE Posted July 15, 2007 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2007 We have been on many cruises #60 coming up in Sept. and have on a few occassions experienced obnoxious passengers at Our Table. I will put up with it the first night and then after dinner, WE speak to the Maitre"D and never had a problem. It was always handled with taste. No way should you stop coming to dine in the Dining Room because of obnoxious passengers. IKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansonia Posted July 15, 2007 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2007 You're not kidding. I can't go a day without checking the boards. I think I need to go to "posters anonymous". Man, I an addicted to this site, too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDeserved Posted July 15, 2007 #23 Share Posted July 15, 2007 No wearing "diapers" in the diningroom.....sorry just had to do that.If (from how I read your post) you don't like your tablemates...be polite that night and see the MD after dinner and ask to be moved to another...... If they offend you that much...excuse yourself and don't go back...... I can't resist. . . As far as the diaper issue, that "Depends". I know, tasteless comment. I want to apologize to any of our posters out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatherBFishin Posted July 15, 2007 #24 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I was once seated w/the family from hell - won't go into details here:p - but I endured it for that first evening only. I spoke w/the Maitre d' right after dinner. The next evening, he graciously walked me over to my new table. So.... They were Yankees fans?? Sheesh, that would make me switch tables too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name game Posted July 16, 2007 #25 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I can't resist. . . As far as the diaper issue, that "Depends". I know, tasteless comment. I want to apologize to any of our posters out there. HA HA HA :D . So.... They were Yankees fans?? Sheesh, that would make me switch tables too! HA HA HA to this too, except I'm all for the Mets. I take it your for the Red Sox. I do route for the Sox when they play against the Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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