dani negreanu Posted November 29, 2017 #101 Share Posted November 29, 2017 The correct response to inconsiderate people is "I hope your day/holiday is as a nice as you are." Brilliant :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 29, 2017 #102 Share Posted November 29, 2017 The correct response to inconsiderate people is "I hope your day/holiday is as a nice as you are." I also like that line and will pirate it for future use. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknorr0320 Posted November 29, 2017 #103 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? I would say sorry, we can't, we're about to go eat/swim/Make something up. Honestly if they're that worried about their bags they can take them along or take turns watching them. Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 29, 2017 #104 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? Not at all. Just a simple honest "no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 29, 2017 #105 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? I would say no, people taking advantage meant you missed lunch and spoiled your day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted November 29, 2017 #106 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I try to ignore them and walk my way until I reach my goal but in ever confront a rude pass anger Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted November 29, 2017 #107 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I would say no, people taking advantage meant you missed lunch and spoiled your day. I'm sure that poster has learned a lesson. I once had a boss whose favorite expression was no good turn goes unpunished. So true. Now, for me having been raised by a great old school Italian mother, I would have felt compelled to lay a pretty healthy guilt trip on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted November 30, 2017 Author #108 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I am glad we ended up walking away, but I just love some of the things I can do, and say, NEXT time. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirstyCruiser Posted November 30, 2017 #109 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I hate the inconsideration but I take this quote to heart, "Never argue with idiots, they will take you down to their level and then beat you with experience" Or, "Never argue with an idiot. All people see are two idiots arguing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted November 30, 2017 #110 Share Posted November 30, 2017 we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch That's such a weird request on their part. Why couldn't they just take their own backpacks to lunch like normal humans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 30, 2017 #111 Share Posted November 30, 2017 That's such a weird request on their part. Why couldn't they just take their own backpacks to lunch like normal humans? We would never leave our bags with strangers. In this unstable world i would be suspicious if someone left a back pack near us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvraj Posted November 30, 2017 #112 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? One of many golden rules I have is to never do this. If for some reason I get tricked (like back in 2 minutes), I would be visibly angry and upset if they returned after 2 hours. Would be tempted even to hand the bags to an attendant and walk away. It is never rude to decline a request or an imposition. It is often rude and selfish to make an unreasonable request to a complete stranger. Has happened to me before and I have learnt to push back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverviewnb Posted November 30, 2017 #113 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Getting tired of Chinese national ignoring lines. They just bypass everyone and waltz in with seemingly no consequences. Staff just let it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 30, 2017 #114 Share Posted November 30, 2017 That's such a weird request on their part. Why couldn't they just take their own backpacks to lunch like normal humans? I'm thinking they wanted to save their deck chairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 30, 2017 #115 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'm thinking they wanted to save their deck chairs. That sounds like what they intended to do so it was 2 selfish acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramja96 Posted November 30, 2017 #116 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I almost busted out laughing when I read the title of this thread "Have you encountered rude people ....?" :D I thought there was a prerequisite minimum number of rude people for all cruises???;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1cruiser Posted November 30, 2017 #117 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Sadly we have. There were the "Sand Sitters" at Labadee who kept moving closer and closer to our clam shell while chain smoking even though the beach is not a designated smoking area........There was the, "Elevator Drunk" who leaned on me for 10 floors. There are always the "Stair Sitters", who manage to come late to every show and then sit on the stairs in everyone's way. There are the "Elevator Jumpers" who simply cannot wait for people to get off, before plowing in. Don't even get me started on the "Chair Hogs" LOL. I understand your frustration and I often share it but, I generally do not engage. No one is going to ruin my cruise. No matter how much of a butt they are. Your answer is my favorite! Especially not to let these things ruin my cruise!! Karma will eventually kick some bootie! Enjoy life! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinders411 Posted November 30, 2017 #118 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? No I don't think so. I would probably say no as well due to just the situation you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1337 Posted November 30, 2017 #119 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? Wow, I can't believe you stayed! I would have just left and done whatever I wanted after 30 minutes. They should have expected that themselves tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted November 30, 2017 #120 Share Posted November 30, 2017 In this unstable world i would be suspicious if someone left a back pack near us. Living in Israel, we're "trained" to look around us all the time, and report anything suspicious ... a back pack ranks high on the list.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wilmingtech Posted November 30, 2017 #121 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just thinking about Labadee when we visited last year , we had just come out from a swim & drying off when a couple asked would we look after their bags while they had lunch , no problem , now it was a large backpack each & 1 bag each , they came back almost 2 hours later &'apologised they said they met a couple of friends and had a few drinks together needless to say we were unable to take another swim & missed lunch it was cleared when we made our way up But now what do I do if that ever occurs again say NO then I will be considered rude ? For this - if someone asked me to watch their bag. No problem. If they are not back within 5 minutes or so then I call security and tell them that someone just left a bag and quickly walked off. Then go enjoy the rest of my cruise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle05 Posted November 30, 2017 #122 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Living in Israel, we're "trained" to look around us all the time, and report anything suspicious ... a back pack ranks high on the list.... Yes and to drive this home for American cruisers, this is what was used at the Boston marathon. Unfortunately the items to make various explosive devices are common household items. Obviously I'm not going to google said items to see if any are prohibited on cruises, but this is not something to take lightly. To the OP, I'm not taking a jab at you. This is a learning opportunity for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukkian Posted November 30, 2017 #123 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yes and to drive this home for American cruisers, this is what was used at the Boston marathon. Unfortunately the items to make various explosive devices are common household items. Obviously I'm not going to google said items to see if any are prohibited on cruises, but this is not something to take lightly. To the OP, I'm not taking a jab at you. This is a learning opportunity for everyone. I am pretty sure a pressure cooker would be tough to bring on a cruise, but agree fully. I would never watch the bag of somebody I don't know at all. We had a group of 5 couples we met on our roll call before we went last time, and even met them for dinner the night before the cruise. We would have watched something of theirs, but not somebody I had never even met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchiefs13 Posted November 30, 2017 #124 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Prb best to avoid confrontation... miserable people ruin their own cruise experience, why let them ruin yours too, but I feel your pain. If they're in walkways blocking the view from seats in the theatre I've seen cruise staff tell people they need to find seats and ask them to move. I disagree with the response that indicated something to the effect that you should expect that could happen when you picked your seats. People are just rude and self centered - but many are quite happy to move and apologetic when you reach out and say (politely) "excuse me, but we're not able to see". I'm sorry you found the Walmart-shoppers of the cruise world. -Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofyisme Posted December 1, 2017 #125 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Just smiling at them drives most of them nuts. They know they are being jerks and love the confrontations. A simple smile just tells them "I know you are a complete jerk and I refuse to sink to your low level." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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