Higgy64 Posted February 1, 2016 #151 Share Posted February 1, 2016 This is a funny thread. For all the bluster on here the only person whose opinion actually matters is the person on the desk at the entrance to the MDR...all the rest is just air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Crucero Posted February 1, 2016 #152 Share Posted February 1, 2016 ...all the rest is just air. Isn't that what CC is all about, just air? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtleeH Posted February 1, 2016 #153 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Can't speak directly about the flip flops, can speak to the so called "dress codes". I'm just off the Reflection. Even on "Evening Chic" nights, pretty much anything went, from Tux to shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltane Posted February 1, 2016 #154 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am astounded at the number of cruisers who would allow what OTHER people are wearing to ruin their vacation. Honestly. If vacationing with the "the uncouth" will ruin your week, go rent a deserted island where you won't have to commune with the human race. I don't give a rat's behind what others wear and it certainly won't ruin whether I have a lovely week at sea. Hubs and I do it all... from very casual to tux and gown -- OUR choice. What others wear has NO bearing on my enjoyment. I'll be on the Reflection this coming Saturday and I may wear flip flops in the MDR just to be rebellious! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted February 1, 2016 #155 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am astounded at the number of cruisers who would allow what OTHER people are wearing to ruin their vacation. Honestly. If vacationing with the "the uncouth" will ruin your week, go rent a deserted island where you won't have to commune with the human race. I don't give a rat's behind what others wear and it certainly won't ruin whether I have a lovely week at sea. Hubs and I do it all... from very casual to tux and gown -- OUR choice. What others wear has NO bearing on my enjoyment. I'll be on the Reflection this coming Saturday and I may wear flip flops in the MDR just to be rebellious! ;) I've yet to see anyone say that their vacation was ruined. I think people are reacting (rightly so) to those who flout the published rules. Just because there's not a cop posted by my neighborhood elementary school doesn't mean I should drive 90 mph down the street since I won't get caught. Being part of civilized society means understanding expectations and conforming to the requested standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted February 1, 2016 #156 Share Posted February 1, 2016 SURE...wear whatever you like, it will have no effect whatsoever on my dinner! Now there is a challenge worthy of a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted February 1, 2016 #157 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am astounded at the number of cruisers who would allow what OTHER people are wearing to ruin their vacation. ;) After having my vacation ruined on a certain cruise line due to the rabble found there. I would not use that line if they gave me a free years worth of cruising. I have to put up with much of that ilk when going about locally so do not wish to also find it on an other wise former fine cruise line. Sad they had to so down market in order to fill their multiple bevy of ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted February 1, 2016 #158 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Bottom line - your thong style sandals are fine. no one will kick you out of anywhere. And anyone who thinks an MDR is "5 Star" restaurant seriously needs to get out more. Come to NYC and go to a "fancy" restaurant. where by the way, folks may be wearing dark, designer jeans, heaven forbid. Maybe I missed it, but I don't recall seeing anyone call it a "5 star" restaurant. 5 course, yes; 5 star, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted February 1, 2016 #159 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Slowly but surely, Celebrity consider themselves as a luxury line, is downgrading their "Modern Luxury" dress code allowing people to come to MDR wearing jeans, sneakers, have seen flip- flops or dressed like slobs. I don't like it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north29 Posted February 1, 2016 #160 Share Posted February 1, 2016 After having my vacation ruined on a certain cruise line due to the rabble found there. I would not use that line if they gave me a free years worth of cruising. I have to put up with much of that ilk when going about locally so do not wish to also find it on an other wise former fine cruise line. Sad they had to so down market in order to fill their multiple bevy of ships. So you expect 3000 men women and children to buy/rent unwanted/unneeded clothes to dine in the MDR or be sent to the buffet to enjoy their meal, while RICH people dine in the MDR or yes Blu or Michaels Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beltane Posted February 1, 2016 #161 Share Posted February 1, 2016 SURE...wear whatever you like, it will have no effect whatsoever on my dinner! Amen! (((applause))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuliaMS Posted February 1, 2016 #162 Share Posted February 1, 2016 The problem cones from there not being a clear definition of Flip Flop. The dictionary says flip flop has a flat rubber sole and is intended for pool or beach. Some people here are calling any thong style sandal a flip flop. Celebrity needs a better description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted February 1, 2016 #163 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think the majority of us know what a flip flop is. IMO those pictured by the OP are flip flops. I would wear them to the beach or pool, not to dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted February 1, 2016 #164 Share Posted February 1, 2016 IF I think I'm entitled to anything, it's the vacation I contracted for with the guidelines being abided by by all people who came on the ship KNOWINGN THE GUIDELINES and CHOOSING TO FLAUNT THEM. LMAO you seem angry, maybe cruising with 3000 people whose thoughts about what's appropriate may be different than yours may not be your bag.... :eek: and I am sorry to report that your cruise contract doesn't say anything about other pax dressing habits or behavior on board...so again cruising may not be for you...Laissez les bons temps rouler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Crucero Posted February 2, 2016 #165 Share Posted February 2, 2016 ...Laissez les bons temps rouler! Carnival! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted February 2, 2016 #166 Share Posted February 2, 2016 LMAO you seem angry, maybe cruising with 3000 people whose thoughts about what's appropriate may be different than yours may not be your bag.... :eek: and I am sorry to report that your cruise contract doesn't say anything about other pax dressing habits or behavior on board...so again cruising may not be for you...Laissez les bons temps rouler! Actually the cruise contract DOES cover behavior. And as for the last part, no thank you. New Orleans literally makes me sick (it's happened both times I've been there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriffJoe Posted February 2, 2016 #167 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Actually the cruise contract DOES cover behavior. And as for the last part, no thank you. New Orleans literally makes me sick (it's happened both times I've been there). What I said was the contract says nothing about OTHER pax behavior as in you don't get to whine or demand compensation when you see someone in flip flops in the MDR or playing beer pong by the pool! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gek Posted February 2, 2016 #168 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Actually the cruise contract DOES cover behavior. Ah, but it only covers how YOU should behave and gives no guarantees about the behaviour of other guests. Also, most people would consider dress codes to be suggestions or guidelines and outside the bounds of any legally binding rules specified in the cruise contract. Nothing in the contract says you can't rock up to the MDR in whatever footwear you like but if a member of the crew explicitly denies you entrance based on said footwear then you must obey their instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 2, 2016 #169 Share Posted February 2, 2016 (edited) Another pet hate of mine.........baseball caps at the dinner table, it's just bad manners and an insult to other guests at the table................don't get me started :mad: Why just baseball caps. Should be any type of hat! Epically those ugly fedoras. Edited February 2, 2016 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 2, 2016 #170 Share Posted February 2, 2016 If you want to dress casual go on carnival. I pay extra for more professional , more mannered clientele. Not sure Celebrity would agree with you recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted February 2, 2016 #171 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Ah, but it only covers how YOU should behave and gives no guarantees about the behaviour of other guests. Also, most people would consider dress codes to be suggestions or guidelines and outside the bounds of any legally binding rules specified in the cruise contract. Nothing in the contract says you can't rock up to the MDR in whatever footwear you like but if a member of the crew explicitly denies you entrance based on said footwear then you must obey their instructions. I would say it's common courtesy to abide by the wishes of the host. If you don't believe in their wishes, abstain from the wish you don't agree with, just don't rub their noses, and everybody else's who did what was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 2, 2016 #172 Share Posted February 2, 2016 OP, I think those are bordering between sandals and flip flops. But I think you will be fine and have no issues. To me a flip flop is what I take to the gym (plastic slip ons for the shower). But I also have some nice sandals with leather straps that one might call flip flops, but I'd stick to calling a sandal :) I do have a pair of Reef Golf Sandals which I should bring on my next cruise just to see if someone bursts a vein:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 2, 2016 #173 Share Posted February 2, 2016 No matter how low the dress code sinks.....somone will want to test for a lower bottom....... You know.....there is always Carnival if you don't want to dress at all Actually on the "Journeys" cruises on Carnival in addition to their Elegant Nights they DO in fact have a Formal Night as well; something Celebrity no longer has. And Carnival you will often find a Captains table held in the dining room, something you will no longer see on Celebrity. So if you want to dress up and dine with the Captain...there is always Carnival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted February 2, 2016 #174 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's threads like these that I feel there is a great need for sarcasm font. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted February 2, 2016 #175 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's threads like these that I feel there is a great need for sarcasm font. :) And it's threads like these that make me realize again how important it is to have standards in life and how necessary it is to make judgments when the occasion demands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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