Which Rule Is Most Important To You?

[blackbird71]

I first read this as no MIRRORS allowed! And I thought that was a pretty good rule :)

 

LOL you should see the 4' by 4' mirror in the shower on the RSSC Mariner. :eek:

[RuthC]

I find it interesting that some people have voted to enforce the smoking rule, but there has been no suggestion that rule is being broken. As a matter of fact the replies suggest that smokers are staying in smoking areas.

If there is any complaint about smoking it's that smoking areas are too smoky.

So, if there is no violation of the smoking rule, why vote to enforce it? :confused:

Grannynurse and longtimecruiser, we seem to be sympatico. Maybe we should take a cruise together sometime!

Oh, yeah.... ;)

[HeatherInFlorida]

Ruth, it's so interesting you mention this because I was thinking the same thing. Then I noticed there are 27 posts and 116 votes. So my guess is that the people who voted for the smoking rule to be enforced did not post for fear of getting flamed by the smokers.

 

What do you think? Make any sense???:o

[Sueseb]

The dress code for me! What really bothers me is a baseball cap worn in the dining room -- have seen this on the last 3 cruises. And, no one says anything to them. RUDE.

[RuthC]

Or perhaps, Heather, they are more "anti-smokers" and are skewing the poll? :confused: There are people who are intolerant of allowing smoking anywhere.

 

I've found the discussion to be quite civil so far, with no flaming (can we say "flaming" about "non-smoking"? Is that an oximoron?). I sure hope it can continue that way.

I would still like an explanation of why people think the smoking rule should be enforced when there is no one saying the rule is being broken.

[Peggy Sue]

I'll respond to the question by RuthC and Heather about smoking ..

 

Yes, I agree the majority of the fellow passengers do somke in designated areas..it's really not the passengers...it's HAL .. guess that's really for another thread.. because passengers are following the rules, I just wish HAL would set up no smoking areas in ALL venues on the ship .. guess we're saying that HAL needs to expand the rules they've set up to include all venues ;) IE..Casino, and area around the casino the air was blue with smoke .. the smokers were not violating any rule .. but HAL did not set up any area for non-smokers etc.

 

Everyone on board is on vacation .. I certainly would not say to anyone that they must stop smoking on vacation because of ME .. live and let live .. perhaps HAL has done this because there is no smoking in show and dining rooms .. not sure what their reasoning is .. but, I don't like being around smoke, and appreciate the efforts made to set up venues where we all can coexist peacefully.

 

Perhaps your right about people and how they may vote when seeing a list like was offered in the poll .. I viewed them all and being in a smoke free area is more important to me personally than any of the others..perhaps I responded with my emotions about this topic...In MA our offices, stores, dining, bars etc. have been smoke free for years ... when we do encounter smoke it is offensive .. not the people .. the smoke...

 

I do agree with others that if HAL has rules, regardless of what they are, they ALL should be enforced .. after all, rules are there so that all passengers may enjoy their cruise experience .... right??

 

Peggy Sue

 

Peggy Sue

[HeatherInFlorida]

Well, I agree Peggy Sue. Personally I don't like to be around smoke either but on the other hand I respect the rights of those who want to smoke. I honestly feel it's their right and choice to do so.

 

On Celebrity the entire starboard side of the ship is smoke free. So I always walk on the starboard side (no smoking even on the pool deck). I believe it even held true in the casino. I found it great except when I would forget and walk down the port side:D .

[stanford's girl]

Well, I agree Peggy Sue. Personally I don't like to be around smoke either but on the other hand I respect the rights of those who want to smoke. I honestly feel it's their right and choice to do so.

 

On Celebrity the entire starboard side of the ship is smoke free. So I always walk on the starboard side (no smoking even on the pool deck). I believe it even held true in the casino. I found it great except when I would forget and walk down the port side:D .

Heather,

Do you know if this is true on all celebrity ships? I'm looking at a few different itineraries. Thanks.:)

[stanford's girl]

EDIT--- Sorry for the double post:D

[TYMAN]

The OP didn't ask which rule is being broken the most..just which rule is important to us. I think all rules are important, just like a gated community, but I believe smoking in non-smoking areas would bother me the most.

[Kathy & George]

The only rule that counts is don't fall off the ship! Have a good time we are all on vacation.

[HeatherInFlorida]

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Do you know if this is true on all celebrity ships? I'm looking at a few different itineraries. Thanks.:)

 

I'm pretty sure it is. You could do a thread on the Celebrity boards to check.

[MetathoraX]

Quick question, I am with the gentlemen that said he hates dressing in a suit except on a cruise. I agree, but what is the general rule for after dinner? I would be happy with ditching the coat and even tie! What's the general thought?

[sail7seas]

There must be traffic jams on starboard side with the majority being non-smokers......

 

If in a hurry and want to 'move right along', just walk on port side :)

[HeatherInFlorida]

Quick question, I am with the gentlemen that said he hates dressing in a suit except on a cruise. I agree, but what is the general rule for after dinner? I would be happy with ditching the coat and even tie! What's the general thought?

 

They do ask that you remain in formal attire throughout the evening. There are, unfortunately, always some who don't. It always seems to me, though, that most do stay in formalwear.

 

Sail, yes! And take a deep cleansing breath before!:D

[pins5]

Wow....Im glad I read this thread! I thought formal night was just for dinner! I don't mind either way....but Im sure my DH would want to run right back to the room and get changed and I wouldn't have stopped him!

We would be rule breakers and not even know it:eek:

[pins5]

Strike that last post of mine....I do mind either way. The women in our group chose this cruise because we all wanted a formal evening so..... We can show them this thread and the men won't think its just us forcing them to stayed dressed that way! :D

[pins5]

 

There must be traffic jams on starboard side with the majority being non-smokers......

 

[richnorto]

I've had some good laughs on this board, but I've got tears running down my face from laughing so hard! TOO funny!:D

[HeatherInFlorida]

Pins! You are HOT today!!! Between this and the TP pic! "A picture speaks a thousand words" sure holds true today!!! Too funny. Thanks for the laugh:D

[Randyk47]

Celebrity's policy from their FAQ's:

 

What is your onboard smoking policy?

Subject: Ship and Stateroom Details

 

Smoking is permitted on the port-side of most public lounges and deck areas.

Pipe and cigar smoking is not permitted in the public lounges.

Smoking is not allowed in all dining venues and the Show Lounge.

Smoking is allowed in suites/staterooms.

There are no non-smoking staterooms.

 

Somewhat like HAL's but maybe spelled out a little better. At least they picked a side of the ship and it's standardized throughout the ship. HAL kind of moves theirs around a bit and as a smoker I get a little worried if I'm in the right place or not. Since we are careful about when and where we smoke I picked dress code as my most important issue. I can understand why others picked the smoking policy/rules.

[vjw1218]

The smoking rule is definitely the most important to me because it's a health issue, not an aesthetic one. The other options are more subjective. Personally, I wish the entire ship was non-smoking. I really hate having to walk through a designated smoking area to get to another part of the ship. Gross.

[pins5]

HeatherInFlorida Pins! You are HOT today!!! Between this and the TP pic! "A picture speaks a thousand words" sure holds true today!!! Too funny. Thanks for the laugh:D

 

I must be on a ROLL"!

Your welcome! :p

[sail7seas]

PINS.....THAT WAS HYSTERICAL!!!

 

 

 

[HeatherInFlorida]

It is interesting to note though, Pins;) , that the photo you provided shows the port side of the ship to be in the drink. So evidently on that ship at least, there were more smokers.

 

Randy, thanks for posting Celebrity's policy. I think Celebrity makes it a lot easier than HAL because it is so clear to everyone which side is the smoking side. Since DH smokes his pipe on our balcony (never inside or he's one dead DH:o ) I always get a cabin on the port side. I know I don't have to do this, but I just think it's nicer.

 

vjw, this policy would also help you because all you'd have to be sure of is that you walk on the starboard side of the ship. You would not run into any smokers at all. I think it makes everyone happy.