Nieuw Amsterdam - new process in Lido

[LMaxwell]

Just now, Mary229 said:

As stated previously, numerous times in this thread, there have always been stations that were self serve.  The crew serves entrees, sides and assembles salads.   Guests have always been able to take bread, beverages, cookies, desserts, sandwiches and a few other pre assembled foods.  

The only thing self-serve on NA last month was the plated desserts in cold case.  Bread, sandwiches, cookies were all served by crew.  I thought it was fast, efficient, and clean.  Maybe YOU practice good hygiene, but too many people simply do not. I see no advantage to self-service; it is an admission of understaffing issues. 

[Mary229]

1 minute ago, LMaxwell said:

The only thing self-serve on NA last month was the plated desserts in cold case.  Bread, sandwiches, cookies were all served by crew.  I thought it was fast, efficient, and clean.  Maybe YOU practice good hygiene, but too many people simply do not. I see no advantage to self-service; it is an admission of understaffing issues. 

I was responding to @Bouffwho intimated there never was self serve items on HAL.  There was, it is only with the pandemic that they sealed off some items.  Now they are loosening constraints but they are still a service buffet.  Just the facts.  I stated my opinion earlier and I am entitled to that opinion, I am not managerial material.

[BetsyS.]

LMaxwell - I agree with you. I have been on 4 HAL ships and ALL the crew take pride in their work.  They go above and beyond.  

[KroozNut]

21 hours ago, Mary229 said:

Maybe they need to put up a sign saying “no eating in line”. 

 

Someone has already and correctly mentioned how 'effective' signage is in general (not very)..