What do the Cunard staff call you?

Thinking about our forthcoming cruise, I was wondering how the stewards and waiters address the passengers. We have been on 4 different cruise lines, and various ships on those lines, and it varies how we are addressed by the crew.

My first name is Richard, but from memory have been called Sir, Richard, Mr Richard, Sir Richard (I'm not!) and Mr XXXXXXX, is it left to the individual member depending on the relationship, or is there is a set policy for addressing passengers on Cunard?

It will be Mr xxxx, staff in bars will refer to you as Sir when they take your order and then Mr xxxx when they bring your cruise card back to you.

The waiter in the dining room called me "Miss Kathi" and my stateroom steward called me "Miss Kathryn". My favorite bar waitress, Marina, called me her blue lady because I wear so much blue.

Thinking about our forthcoming cruise, I was wondering how the stewards and waiters address the passengers. We have been on 4 different cruise lines, and various ships on those lines, and it varies how we are addressed by the crew.

 

My first name is Richard, but from memory have been called Sir, Richard, Mr Richard, Sir Richard (I'm not!) and Mr XXXXXXX, is it left to the individual member depending on the relationship, or is there is a set policy for addressing passengers on Cunard?

On Cunard we were generally addressed as Mr.xxxx. Same for my partner. Frequently we were addressed as sir in the passageways. On our Princess cruise we were referred to Sir Keith & Sir Richard.

I know knighthoods are not what they were but it's a bit much when they are given away free with a cruise. :D

Sir or Mr XXX will do nicely for me although I am first name terms with some staff who I have sailed with a few times.

To be addressed as Sir Richard/Sir Peter/Sir David etc is not only a sign of respect in the Philippines but it is also an endearing greeting and is usually addressed to solo gentlemen. If we gentlemen are addressed this way then we should accept it graciously , it is after all part of the Filipino culture, particularly from those in a service industry.

On Cunard Line the majority of customer facing crew members are Filipino so we will often hear this form of address, it is not to be confused with those who may have received a knighthood.

To be addressed as Sir Richard/Sir Peter/Sir David etc is not only a sign of respect in the Philippines but it is also an endearing greeting and is usually addressed to solo gentlemen. If we gentlemen are addressed this way then we should accept it graciously , it is after all part of the Filipino culture, particularly from those in a service industry.

 

On Cunard Line the majority of customer facing crew members are Filipino so we will often hear this form of address, it is not to be confused with those who may have received a knighthood.

Quite right. And being called a Dame or a Madam is also acceptable, except when it's not. :D

To be addressed as Sir Richard/Sir Peter/Sir David etc is not only a sign of respect in the Philippines but it is also an endearing greeting and is usually addressed to solo gentlemen. If we gentlemen are addressed this way then we should accept it graciously , it is after all part of the Filipino culture, particularly from those in a service industry.

 

On Cunard Line the majority of customer facing crew members are Filipino so we will often hear this form of address, it is not to be confused with those who may have received a knighthood.

Thanks for this clarification, Bell Boy! I always found the honorific "Sir Thomas" to be very cute, and often used "Sir" to to address the cabin stewards on Cunard who had called me Sir Thomas. It always thought it cute and a bit of fun, but now I know the cultural reference, which is important to me. Thanks!

Thinking about our forthcoming cruise, I was wondering how the stewards and waiters address the passengers.

The CWC actually asks how you wish to be addressed.

Whilst this may not filter down to everyone, it will be recorded somewhere.

It may be good to be recognised, but it doesn't help when my wife asks why all the staff in all the bars know me.

Stewart

I have never been addressed by my surname by any member of staff, other than perhaps by the staff at the pursers desk. In the main I am addressed as "Mr. David" and that suits me fine......

I'm on holiday when I'm on board, so the staff can call me anything they want, as long as they don't call me early. :)

In the MDR on Queen Elizabeth, my wife and her sister were always referred to as "my Lady" by the waiting staff. I was referred to as "Sir".

Providing it's not 'You Guys' (we are a mixed couple) I don't really care as long as they are polite.

MM

On our Princess cruise we were referred to Sir Keith & Sir Richard.

You sound like members of the Rolling Stones !!

You sound like members of the Rolling Stones !!

:) Yes, but keithm and Richard are far better looking. Seriously. I've been to Stones concerts:eek:

I'm on holiday when I'm on board, so the staff can call me anything they want, as long as they don't call me early. :)

Amen to that!

They can ca me anything as long as they dont ca me ower.

To be addressed as Sir Richard/Sir Peter/Sir David etc is not only a sign of respect in the Philippines but it is also an endearing greeting and is usually addressed to solo gentlemen. If we gentlemen are addressed this way then we should accept it graciously , it is after all part of the Filipino culture, particularly from those in a service industry.

 

On Cunard Line the majority of customer facing crew members are Filipino so we will often hear this form of address, it is not to be confused with those who may have received a knighthood.

My brother's wife is Filipina & trust me! No one is addressed as sir!

After so many Cunard cruises I was in for a shock on my 1st Disney voyage...We sailed club (concierge) level and they right away address by your

1st name - for everyone.

On the final day concierge guests are escorted out and the luggage is in a different holding area. The concierge hugged my mom & I goodbye! I said "oh my goodness you guys hug!...Okay!" It was so funny - and so unlike Cunard. He said - "of course - you're family now!" Two very different lines but I love them both.

Thinking about our forthcoming cruise, I was wondering how the stewards and waiters address the passengers. We have been on 4 different cruise lines, and various ships on those lines, and it varies how we are addressed by the crew.

 

My first name is Richard, but from memory have been called Sir, Richard, Mr Richard, Sir Richard (I'm not!) and Mr XXXXXXX, is it left to the individual member depending on the relationship, or is there is a set policy for addressing passengers on Cunard?

I always get a kick out of being called Sir Roscoe...I wonder what they know I don't and keep looking expectantly at the New Years list....

They can ca me anything as long as they dont ca me ower.

Now I've ben tryin to work that out, and as near as I ca tell, you're sayin they call you anythin but ded?

That works fer me all so.:D

Now, I might have it totally wrong. :o

The most difficult book ever I read were The Antiquary. Unforgettable book.

Cheers Scotland! -S

Works out as [ you can call me anything you want as long as you don't knock me down ] just a saying in our part of Scotland.

Works out as [ you can call me anything you want as long as you don't knock me down ] just a saying in our part of Scotland.

Thanks, I'll have to remember that one! - Might come in handy here in NY :D

Works out as [ you can call me anything you want as long as you don't knock me down ] just a saying in our part of Scotland.

See down our way "ca" wouldn't be understood thon wey. I suppose it's akin to ca' or ga' canny. I though - or thocht, if you will - that it was a witty way of saying they weren't allowed to shout you over.

But ah dinnae think they Yanks should ower fash themsel's aboot it

I'll start worrying when they start addressing my OH as Ma'am.

David.