Ideas on jerks blocking the stairs?

[kay1864]

I've read about groups of people (often teenagers) sitting on the stairs, blocking anyone from going up or down.

 

Any clever ideas to handle this?

 

I don't like "call ship security" as (a) I don't have time to wait for security to arrive when all I want to do is get from the pool to the deck above and (b) it certainly doesn't prevent the same people from doing it again, ad infinitum.

 

"Take the other stairs" is not an option for me either. I see no need to walk all the way around the pool just because a group of people thinks it's okay to block one set of stairs.

 

My own inclination is to say "Excuse me" twice (the second time a little louder in case the noise from the pool prevented them from hearing). If still no results, I step on the nearest hand, clearing a path for me to walk up the stairs.

 

I realize that can result in an altercation (or maybe even a lawsuit) but honestly I'm at a loss as to how one should deal with such inconsiderate behavior.

 

A poster mentioned carrying a glass of tomato juice while in the buffet line, so someone who rudely jostles you to cut in line will get tomato juice on them. So...anything clever that will work on the stair-blocking problem?

[rrraydon]

Sit on them :D

[floridacruzin]

I've read about groups of people (often teenagers) sitting on the stairs, blocking anyone from going up or down.

 

Any clever ideas to handle this?

 

I don't like "call ship security" as (a) I don't have time to wait for security to arrive when all I want to do is get from the pool to the deck above and (b) it certainly doesn't prevent the same people from doing it again, ad infinitum.

 

"Take the other stairs" is not an option for me either. I see no need to walk all the way around the pool just because a group of people thinks it's okay to block one set of stairs.

 

My own inclination is to say "Excuse me" twice (the second time a little louder in case the noise from the pool prevented them from hearing). If still no results, I step on the nearest hand, clearing a path for me to walk up the stairs.

 

I realize that can result in an altercation (or maybe even a lawsuit) but honestly I'm at a loss as to how one should deal with such inconsiderate behavior.

 

A poster mentioned carrying a glass of tomato juice while in the buffet line, so someone who rudely jostles you to cut in line will get tomato juice on them. So...anything clever that will work on the stair-blocking problem?

 

 

I think a good place to start would go something like this..

 

"Excuse me, I would like to get through"

 

If all goes well

 

"Thanks"

 

I would focus on the positives for your cruise..not worry about the negatives if possible

 

I must say would you want your daughter (saw from the pic) to think that throwing tomato juice at people was an OK way to handle a situation...

[CruizinMom2c]

First we say excuse me, and if they don't respond.Then, We just start walking up the stairs...whether they move out the way or not.

[joejo]

??? Seriously?

 

I would say excuse me and leave it at that. Are you really plotting ways to attack people (via steppin gon them and staining their clothing) just so you aren't inconvenienced?

 

If it is serious enough - call security or deal with the ship crew. If you don't have time to wait for them or to go to the pursers desk then find another set of stairs or an elevator. I honesty can't believe that someone would consider such drastic actions prior to dealing with the on ship authorities. FTR, I have cruised and I have never had an issue with stair blocking.

[Nunu]

Roaming gangs of stair blockers is a problem now too? :confused:

[AdrenalineRush]

30+ cruises never seen this...then again I dont sail during spring break or summer.

[floridacruzin]

Roaming gangs of stair blockers is a problem now too? :confused:

 

Please stop trying to deny your involvement

[firefly333]

Roaming gangs of stair blockers is a problem now too? :confused:

 

News to me too, and Iv been on a lot of cruises.

 

I thought it was old people sitting on the stairs blocked them waiting for the dining room to open up.

[mistyinca]

I've never encountered such a thing on either of my 5 cruises. The only time I had to deal with anyone being rude was on the Splendor in the Atrium lounge for a trivia game. We sat down in a spot, and some woman snapped that she was saving that seat. I moved, but her someone never showed up for the whole game.

[GayleR]

We've been on 6 cruises and I've never encountered stair blockers....but as others have said a simple excuse me and then use the stairs is what I would do.

[chasinraynbowz]

I have only been on 4 cruises (2 ships) but I have never run into that problem. Then again, maybe I don't care since I am on vacation and try not to let the little stuff upset me.

[Nunu]

Please stop trying to deny your involvement

 

Obviously you've never felt the surge of power by blocking the entrance to Deck 6.

[rrraydon]

Um..kick 'em?..:eek:... No that's not good..:confused:

[floridacruzin]

Obviously you've never felt the surge of power by blocking the entrance to Deck 6.

 

Until you taught me master....

[happy cruzin]

I've read about groups of people (often teenagers) sitting on the stairs, blocking anyone from going up or down.

 

Any clever ideas to handle this?

 

I don't like "call ship security" as (a) I don't have time to wait for security to arrive when all I want to do is get from the pool to the deck above and (b) it certainly doesn't prevent the same people from doing it again, ad infinitum.

 

"Take the other stairs" is not an option for me either. I see no need to walk all the way around the pool just because a group of people thinks it's okay to block one set of stairs.

 

My own inclination is to say "Excuse me" twice (the second time a little louder in case the noise from the pool prevented them from hearing). If still no results, I step on the nearest hand, clearing a path for me to walk up the stairs.

 

I realize that can result in an altercation (or maybe even a lawsuit) but honestly I'm at a loss as to how one should deal with such inconsiderate behavior.

 

A poster mentioned carrying a glass of tomato juice while in the buffet line, so someone who rudely jostles you to cut in line will get tomato juice on them. So...anything clever that will work on the stair-blocking problem?

 

Really?? You have spent time thinking of ways of harming your fellow passengers - if they are not behaving as you would like :eek: :confused:.

Honestly....in 8 cruises I have never seen any issue that could not be handled with an "excuse me".

[anotherlurker]

If a simple "excuse me" doesn't move them, surely the only accepted option would be to deploy the band of ninjas you snuck in on your carry on luggage :p

[Nunu]

What about trying to light them on fire?

[ItsAllAboutTheSass]

Roaming gangs of stair blockers is a problem now too? :confused:

I hope they aren't wearing robes, too.

[rrraydon]

Take 5 or 6 steps back and run and jump over them :p.

[floridacruzin]

He will be back in 10yrs to complain that his children had nothing to do on the ship and they were innocently hanging on the stairs when someone spilled juice all over his kid and he is suing the cruiseline........

 

Just Sayin

[CruizinMom2c]

Take 5 or 6 steps back and run and jump over them :p.

 

 

Best answer so far :D

[Nunu]

Steel toed flip flops?

[kay1864]

I must say would you want your daughter (saw from the pic) to think that throwing tomato juice at people was an OK way to handle a situation...

 

Did I say "throwing" tomato juice? Nope. I clearly said that another poster HELD a glass of tomato juice. If they are bumped hard enough by line-breakers (a large problem on their cruise), then the line breaker can easily end up spilling said juice.

 

Several in their party ended up using that tactic--quite effectively.

 

And yes, I do indeed think someone who shoves someone out of the way because they don't want to wait in line like everyone else, deserves to end up with large tomato juice stains on their clothes.

[floridacruzin]

Did I say "throwing" tomato juice? Nope. I clearly said that another poster HELD a glass of tomato juice. If they are bumped hard enough by line-breakers (a large problem on their cruise), then the line breaker can easily end up spilling said juice.

 

Several in their party ended up using that tactic--quite effectively.

 

And yes, I do indeed think someone who shoves someone out of the way because they don't want to wait in line like everyone else, deserves to end up with large tomato juice stains on their clothes.

 

How silly of me...that clears it up and makes it all better..:eek: