cruisin chef Posted March 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have never been on a cruise, but I don't understand the outrage over no tableclothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted March 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Ehhhhhhh. Not a deal breaker for me. It does take a LITTLE something away from the whole MDR experience. We are on the Breeze in July and they are not on the new menus, so I'm a happy girl. Not thrilled we have the same menu as last year, but will deal. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin chef Posted March 10, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I guess I understand that. I actually prefer no tablecloths when I go out to eat because I am always scared to spill things. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted March 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I guess I understand that. I actually prefer no tablecloths when I go out to eat because I am always scared to spill things. lol I equate it to using your home dining room, on Easter, Mothers Day! Christmas, or Thanksgiving, and not having a table dressing. I've only seen bare tables in diners, but they have placemats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pungo3 Posted March 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Not having a tablecloth is certainly not a deal breaker for me. I do enjoy the look of the dining room with tablecloths, but I'd certainly still eat without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted March 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I don't have a tablecloth on my table at home because I like the beautiful, natural wood to show through. Tablecloths to me are as old fashioned as bedspreads. I like the pictures that I've seen so far of the Glory without them. But I will render my final verdict after my May cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin chef Posted March 10, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I don't have a tablecloth on my table at home because I like the beautiful, natural wood to show through. Tablecloths to me are as old fashioned as bedspreads. I like the pictures that I've seen so far of the Glory without them. But I will render my final verdict after my May cruise. I agree. I like the idea of table cloths for elegant night. I am on Glory next month, I promise pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoaMom Posted March 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have never been on a cruise, but I don't understand the outrage over no tableclothes. The outrage some feel has more to do with change then tablecloths. Some people simply don't like change and become critical over what others perceive as absurd things...like tablecloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted March 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I prefer tablecloths. nothing to do with not liking change. One very good point that has been made over this is that without the table cloths, the mdr becomes very noisy. It does tone it down a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Mike Posted March 10, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I guess it would not be a deal breaker for us either, but tablecloths do look nice and they add more to the aura of being on a "luxury" vacation and being pampered. Again, the photos I saw of the tables look nice, but reminds me more of Applebees or TGIF Fridays, and to me that is nothing special. It really is the menu I'm more concerned about. The selections seem limited as opposed to the older menu. I'd be eating a lot of flat irons and chicken, I fear :( Again, even with the changes, Carnival will still be in our cruise mix. When we live it first hand is when a educated decision can be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted March 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I equate it to using your home dining room, on Easter, Mothers Day! Christmas, or Thanksgiving, and not having a table dressing. I've only seen bare tables in diners, but they have placemats. Ive never used a table cloth in my house or my parents house.. Actually mom has one for christmas decor than when we eat she takes it off.. OP Some people just like there table cloth aka big napkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted March 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I'd be eating a lot of flat irons and chicken, I fear :( the buffet might be a better option then going to the mdr for the flat irons and chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in SA Posted March 11, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Wow, when did this happen? Next I'm afraid it will be no bedding and you'll have to bring a sleeping bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firie159 Posted March 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 11, 2014 wow, when did this happen? Next i'm afraid it will be no bedding and you'll have to bring a sleeping bag. lmao!!!!!:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise_girl2002 Posted March 11, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 11, 2014 some people just like to create a big deal about nothing. I guess some like the drama. I don't get the big deal about table cloths. I just went to a restaurant (Prime Quarter steakhouse) pretty upscale...no table cloths. didn't affect the service, price, or food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted March 11, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I guess it would not be a deal breaker for us either, but tablecloths do look nice and they add more to the aura of being on a "luxury" vacation and being pampered. It really is the menu I'm more concerned about. The selections seem limited as opposed to the older menu. I do like the idea of tablecloths. I have a huge collection of tablecloths that I use in my home. They change the whole mood of the table. Like I did something a bit special and did the table up for my family or guests. I have read that bare tables are now in vogue in some places. But tablescaping is a huge thing now too. Just google tablescapes and see. I have also not encountered the new menu. From what I can tell it has a whole lot of fried things. I like pub grub, but trying to keep my weight semi under control and I just do not do fried stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted March 11, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Maybe you can bring some on your next cruise. I do like the idea of tablecloths.I have a huge collection of tablecloths that I use in my home. They change the whole mood of the table. Like I did something a bit special and did the table up for my family or guests. I have read that bare tables are now in vogue in some places. But tablescaping is a huge thing now too. Just google tablescapes and see. I have also not encountered the new menu. From what I can tell it has a whole lot of fried things. I like pub grub, but trying to keep my weight semi under control and I just do not do fried stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justcrusin Posted March 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 11, 2014 It's not a deal breaker for me. However, I enjoy having an elegant table waiting for me the 7 days a year I cruise. I'm in my mid (OK late) 30's and I think that cruising has become too casual. I enjoyed my early cruises when people really dressed up on formal night. It takes me out of my element and really makes me feel like I am on vacation. The other 357 days a year I'll use my wooden table at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted March 11, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Maybe you can bring some on your next cruise. Ha, Ha, Ha, just something else I'll have to throw in my suitcase...along with my duck tape and shoe pocket hang over the store thingy...wait...I really do bring those things!:eek: LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdler Posted March 11, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Not having bed spreads is a thing now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltz Posted March 11, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I agree! I could care less about tablecloths. As long as I have a table, a chair, and lots of food, I'm good to go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted March 11, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Where is the like button? I agree! I could care less about tablecloths. As long as I have a table, a chair, and lots of food, I'm good to go. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted March 11, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ha, Ha, Ha, just something else I'll have to throw in my suitcase...along with my duck tape and shoe pocket hang over the store thingy...wait...I really do bring those things!:eek: LOL! Bungee cord? Highlighter? Zip ties? Clorox wipes? Crock pot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted March 11, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Ive never used a table cloth in my house or my parents house.. Actually mom has one for christmas decor than when we eat she takes it off.. OP Some people just like there table cloth aka big napkin I can't believe I have to respond to say we cover the dining room table only when we use it on those occasions, but I guess I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted March 11, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 11, 2014 some people just like to create a big deal about nothing. I guess some like the drama. I don't get the big deal about table cloths. I just went to a restaurant (Prime Quarter steakhouse) pretty upscale...no table cloths. didn't affect the service, price, or food. you didn't have a problem with your silverware sitting on the bare table which may or may have not been cleaned properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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