If I had a nickel for every time, I’ve seen that used up sign posted here, I could afford another cruise!
Just another example of the old guard, trying to make us believe that what once was has even the tiniest bit of relevance today.
The OP’s question had nothing to do with “responsibility or authority”. It was an operational question.
But feel free to interpret however you wish.
Enjoy your cruise.
Not possible but you can certainly join her in the larger MDR.
We always book CC (now Reserve) and until the hostess and other “door keepers” get to know those who have booked CC, they verify identity of every passenger who enters.
They have a small medallion screen at the podium and those who have paid for CC have a unique icon alongside their individual photos.
When I see a pile of dirty dishes in the hall outside a cabin, I’ll always push the dishes back directly in front of and up against the offender’s door.
Otherwise wheelchair access down the hallway is compromised.