flclsax

Sorry but that's one of the reasons I CHOOSE to cruise Celebrity, because it ISN'T Burger King.

 

How does another passenger's clothes inconvenice you in any shape, manner or form?

 

I understand the argument about smoking because it's a health issue as well as an assult to other person's olfactory senses. But clothing?

 

And flclsax I respectfully disagree - this is American and yes you CAN have everything you want (assuming you can pay for it!)

That was my whole point. Celebrity isn't BK....they make rules so that we can have an experience of distinction. If everyone refuses to "play by the rules" then the experience becomes mundane and typical. This is why there are different cruiselines, to accomodate different tastes and wants. I wish everyone would stop trying to make every aspect of society casual these days. What is so hard about dressing up for two lousy nights and participating in an elegent experience. Does everthing have to be "dumbed down"?

With all do respect back to you.....your last comment says it all about people these days. The "all about me" attitude.

Can you please explain how my coming into the MDR wearing slacks a shirt and a sports jacket diminish's your experience? :confused:

Don't ever remember saying that a sports jacket etc. diminished my experience at all....what I am referring to are people who show up in jeans or slacks and a shirt. A rule is a rule on formal night...In my opinion a jacket/slacks, suit or tux all are perfectly acceptable for a formal night considering most people don't own tuxes.

See, I'm not really sure why folks would choose a vacation venue that doesn't suit their dress requirements!

Amen. Welcome to American society these days. No one wants to be inconvenienced in anyway and they feel they are entitled to have it "there way". Life isn't Burger King folks - you can't have everything your way!

Because suits are stupid and that was the reason I moved my business to Oceania and Azamara.Why am I going to have cruise line tell me that I need to dress for formal night when I am a paying customer- it should be formal optional!Oceania is booked solid-guess that should an indicator of what customers want!

No...suits are not "stupid". That is your opinion. I for one, enjoy the option of dressing up for an elegant evening with friends. It is your choice to eat in the MDR or not. NO ONE said you have to dress up. Just respect those of us who enjoy the experience and eat somewhere else. You need to get a grip!

What I hear most often is some variation of "I wear a jacket and tie to work and I don't want to do it on vacation".

and that is perfectly fine and understandable! But don't expect the cruiseline to change their procedures because you don't like wearing those things. Either eat in another venue on-board or choose another vacation option.