solocanadian Posted February 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Another pet peeve of mine is men and boys wearing hats in the Main Dining Room. It's bad enough to have to put up with these rude people in the Lido.:( If you come to my home in a hat I ask for them to be removed. How many of you approve men wearing hats in the MDR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted February 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) It really does not matter what we approve of. We cannot control what other people wear. We can however make a choice to let it detract us from enjoying our cruise or not. We choose the latter. No use sweating the small stuff that we cannot change. Edited February 8, 2016 by iancal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted February 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Solo what things make u smile as opposed to peeve you? Sent from my iPod touch using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted February 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just back from Panama Canal cruise on the Zuiderdam last week. On formal or gala night, the gentleman (?) entering the Main Dining Room in front of us was dressed in short sleeve T-Shirt, leather biker-type vest, Croc sandals and a baseball hat. Very nice look :rolleyes: The Assistant Dining Room Manager stopped him and politely asked that he remove his hat before entering which the man did. We definitely need more Tony Sopranos ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted February 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Can't say I've ever seen men wearing hats in the MDR. That's not to say it doesn't happen, but it has not - and would not - affect my enjoyment of my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJane Posted February 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2016 There can be exceptions. Many years ago we went on a cruise after my late husband had a serious skin cancer removed from his head. When we were invited to the captains table I spoke to the person in charge, explaining that wearing a cap was necessary both in preventing injury to the wound and covering an unsightly area. He assured us that there would be no problem. As it turned out this would be our last cruise. My husband died a few months after we returned home; not from the skin cancer, but from multiple myloma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted February 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I respect your opinions but I just don't understand this post at all. If I'm not interested in a thread it's easy for me to pass it by. People have things that bother them. Shouldn't everyone have the opportunity to share them? These boards are getting to be so draining lately. I'm actually really concerned for Solo Canadian. She is usually such a feisty, can-do, upbeat person. I pass on a lot of threads, but for some reason I felt compelled to not pass this one by. I appreciate her sharing, and yours, and perhaps I'm reading her posts out of context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted February 8, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just back from Panama Canal cruise on the Zuiderdam last week. On formal or gala night, the gentleman (?) entering the Main Dining Room in front of us was dressed in short sleeve T-Shirt, leather biker-type vest, Croc sandals and a baseball hat. Very nice look :rolleyes: The Assistant Dining Room Manager stopped him and politely asked that he remove his hat before entering which the man did. We definitely need more Tony Sopranos ... Three cheers for the Assistant Dining Room Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocanadian Posted February 8, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Solo what things make u smile as opposed to peeve you? Sent from my iPod touch using Forums mobile app The Assist. DRM telling a man he cannot wear his hat in the dining room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted February 8, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Excepting those with medical conditions, I would prefer men to know better, especially at dinner and more especially on Gala Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamflames Posted February 8, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2016 What if it were for religious beliefs? Sent from my iPod touch using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm more bothered by people who attempt to crash private parties to get free drinks than by men in hats in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted February 8, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've seen men to their 20's and 30's wear :mad: baseball caps backwards in the MDR at dinner . They only are seen once doing it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted February 8, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'm actually really concerned for Solo Canadian. She is usually such a feisty, can-do, upbeat person. I pass on a lot of threads, but for some reason I felt compelled to not pass this one by. I appreciate her sharing, and yours, and perhaps I'm reading her posts out of context. I know I'd prefer someone to send me a private email in that case. I realize she doesn't have an email listed but it wouldn't hurt to ask for one. I'd be mortified by the call out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted February 8, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2016 There can be exceptions. Many years ago we went on a cruise after my late husband had a serious skin cancer removed from his head. When we were invited to the captains table I spoke to the person in charge, explaining thatwearing a cap was necessary both in preventing injury to the wound and covering an unsightly area. He assured us that there would be no problem. As it turned out this would be our last cruise. My husband died a few months after we returned home; not from the skin cancer, but from multiple myloma. Thank you for making this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted February 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2016 When my DH starts to fume at the sight of a man wearing a hat anywhere inside, I tell him that person either has it on for medical (or I suppose religious) reasons or is making a fashion statement! We are just going to have to get used to different ways people have. The only time I have asked a man to remove his headgear was once in the cathedral in Pisa and a man was so intent taking pictures with his iPad I guess he forgot he was in a place of worship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 8, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I also think that too many men and young gentlemen wearing hats in the dining room are out of place. They all do not have medical conditions. Sadly we are seeing them more and more in the Pinnacle Grill as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galensgrl Posted February 8, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I don't remember seeing anyone wearing any kind of hat in the MDR on either Gala night on our Veendam cruise last May. I did see casual sun dresses worn with the old fashioned inexpensive rubber flip flops by several young ladies in the MDR. I had not seen those old type of flimsy rubber flip flops in years. These several young ladies were together so they must have got their casual evening footwear at the same place. Lorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted February 8, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I did once sit at dinner in the MDR with a youngish man wearing a baseball cap. It bothered me, but only a little, because I had wondered if he had a medical reason to wear it and I didn't want to pry. In the end it's my problem whether I choose to be bothered or not. But hey, there are far more important things to worry about in the end. It didn't spoil my cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted February 8, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Like Solo, I am annoyed by men wearing head gear indoors, but it certainly does not ruin my cruise. Nor did Solo suggest that it would ruin hers. We simply look at these individuals and turn elsewhere for interaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted February 8, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 8, 2016 What if it were for religious beliefs? A baseball cap? Is that the same religion that people who wear a patch behind their ear belong to? :) The only time I have asked a man to remove his headgear was once in the cathedral in Pisa ... I often wondered when I was growing up why was it "proper" for women to have their heads covered and men uncovered? Who made up these rules? And why is it that women no longer have to cover up yet men should still uncover? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsysailor Posted February 8, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 8, 2016 A baseball cap? Is that the same religion that people who wear a patch behind their ear belong to? :) I often wondered when I was growing up why was it "proper" for women to have their heads covered and men uncovered? Who made up these rules? And why is it that women no longer have to cover up yet men should still uncover? :confused: Women covering up comes from the writings of St Paul. Men being uncovered is by tradition, which is frequently broken by Bishops in mitres and priests in birettas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpf Posted February 8, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 8, 2016 On our last cruise one evening there were 5 men, that we could see, wearing caps. They ranged from teenagers to one gentleman who was probably almost 80. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qsuzi Posted February 8, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I often wondered when I was growing up why was it "proper" for women to have their heads covered and men uncovered? Who made up these rules? And why is it that women no longer have to cover up yet men should still uncover? :confused: I have covered my head in the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame for example to show respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted February 8, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have covered my head in the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame for example to show respect. But why isn't it proper for men to cover up to show respect, like Jewish men who wear yarmulkes? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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