Shorts in the dinning room

[bucfan2]

46 minutes ago, fredmdcruisers said:

Shorts are now okay.

It was a joke.

[KroozNut]

1 hour ago, davekathy said:

No, says you since RC doesn't enforce their published  suggested dress guidelines for the MDR in the evening. 

Enforcement or not is a whole different subject, which doesn't negate the fact that there are published official guidelines which should be respected IMHO.

[S.A.M.J.R.]

28 minutes ago, KroozNut said:

Enforcement or not is a whole different subject, which doesn't negate the fact that there are published official guidelines which should be respected IMHO.

Guidelines or "suggestions"?  And if they're not going to enforce their SUGGESTION, then why bother having it?

[Scottdalfonso]

Well its official... I am not bringing anything but shorts next cruise. I may wear them night one because it will be October in New Jersey, so it may get chilly...But I'm showing off my pasty white legs every meal! 

[taglovestocruise]

8 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said:

Well its official... I am not bringing anything but shorts next cruise. I may wear them night one because it will be October in New Jersey, so it may get chilly...But I'm showing off my pasty white legs every meal! 

Don't forget your baseball cap and wife beater t shirt.  + a pair of white tennis shoes for formal night.

[smokeybandit]

8 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said:

Don't forget your baseball cap and wife beater t shirt.  + a pair of white tennis shoes for formal night.

That really isn't a wife beater though. Just a sleeveless t-shirt.

 

You mean 

[taglovestocruise]

1 minute ago, smokeybandit said:

That really isn't a wife beater though. Just a sleeveless t-shirt.

 

You mean 

Yes, that does seem more of a formal night ensamble

[smokeybandit]

Just now, taglovestocruise said:

Yes, that does seem more of a formal night ensamble

One trip to Walmart and you'll be format night ready!

[Morecruisesplz]

1 hour ago, KroozNut said:

Enforcement or not is a whole different subject, which doesn't negate the fact that there are published official guidelines which should be respected IMHO.

Useless without enforcement. Give it up.

[smokeybandit]

1 hour ago, fredmdcruisers said:

Useless without enforcement. Give it up.

And they aren't even guidelines. They're suggestions.

 

 

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, KroozNut said:

Enforcement or not is a whole different subject, which doesn't negate the fact that there are published official guidelines which should be respected IMHO.

You keep telling yourself that. 🤣

[davekathy]

1 hour ago, Scottdalfonso said:

Well its official... I am not bringing anything but shorts next cruise. I may wear them night one because it will be October in New Jersey, so it may get chilly...But I'm showing off my pasty white legs every meal! 

Warm inside the ship. 

[Scottdalfonso]

11 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Warm inside the ship. 

True..but that sail away party might get cool...lol

[davekathy]

2 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said:

True..but that sail away party might get cool...lol

You'll be having way to much fun to notice. 😉

[Morecruisesplz]

56 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

And they aren't even guidelines. They're suggestions.

 

 

semantics

[Ret MP]

7 hours ago, bucfan2 said:

Isn’t that the truth.   In my numerous years of cruising, I’ve always worn dockers (don’t like being cold).  Now, after 17 pages and seeing how uptight some get over shorts….I believe I’ll start wearing them. 😅

Yeah, shorts wearers of the world unite and revolt by wearing shorts everywhere on a ship and every night.  Show off those hairy legs and ugly knees.  

 

 

 

[Ret MP]

3 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

And they aren't even guidelines. They're suggestions.

 

 

And that is the word, the official word that RCCL uses! 

 

You are 100% right. 

[A&L_Ont]

17 hours ago, KroozNut said:

 

Bolding is mine..

 

How do you know? Do you make a habit of looking under the table to inspect what others are wearing?🤔

 

Since they are wearing a long sleeve shirt I’d guess they are wearing long pants. You can check to confirm on your next sailing if you wish.
 

All said, I was making a joke and haven’t looked for the open shirt patron and don’t frequent the MDR so I’m not sure if they exist.

 

12 hours ago, KroozNut said:

Enforcement or not is a whole different subject, which doesn't negate the fact that there are published official guidelines which should be respected IMHO.

Possibly another reason they’d wear pants. 🤷‍♂️

[A&L_Ont]

11 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

Well its official... I am not bringing anything but shorts next cruise. I may wear them night one because it will be October in New Jersey, so it may get chilly...But I'm showing off my pasty white legs every meal! 

Aren’t they orange?  That is you in for avatar photo, isn’t it?  😂

[A&L_Ont]

11 hours ago, taglovestocruise said:

Don't forget your baseball cap and wife beater t shirt.  + a pair of white tennis shoes for formal night.

They are leaving from Jersey, isn’t this the “Jersey uniform”?
 

 

 

[Scottdalfonso]

2 hours ago, A&L_Ont said:

Aren’t they orange?  That is you in for avatar photo, isn’t it?  😂

Lol...my giant beard IS orange

[Tatka]

14 hours ago, Scottdalfonso said:

Well its official... I am not bringing anything but shorts next cruise. I may wear them night one because it will be October in New Jersey, so it may get chilly...But I'm showing off my pasty white legs every meal! 

 

So it is all just announcements? First time out of NJ?

[Ret MP]

The following is not a quote from anywhere else, just me discussing:

 

A guideline:  It is our policy that you follow the definitions of the different types of attire for the various evening activities/venues.  Dressing outside of this guideline can or will result in denial of service/admittance.  <Adverse action if guidelines aren't followed.

 

In other words, if you don't stay within the guidelines and/or articulated parameters there will be/could be adverse actions. If you do stay within the guidelines, all is well.

 

A Suggestion:  We have defined the types of attire that are suggested based on the type of event/venue/activity, period.  <No adverse action follows.  

 

In other words, we've given you what we feel are the types of clothing that we consider Formal, Smart Casual, and Casual. period.  <Nothing follows.

 

But, one thing that we must keep in mind, RCCL, et al, have covered themselves even if you don't follow a suggestion, they can make it up as they go along.  They retain the right to make on-the-spot judgments about just about everything, even if not articulated anywhere, and/or things can be changed without notice, and/or the Captian has complete control.  

 

This is a quote from the "Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy Royal Caribbean Group (Last Updated: February 28, 2023)":

 

www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/guest-conduct-policy.pdf

 

"THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO THE CAPTAIN’S OVERRIDING AUTHORITY UNDER NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL LAW TO MAKE AND EXECUTE DECISIONS WHICH, IN THE CAPTAIN’S SOLE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT, ARE NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE SHIP.  

 

The terms of this Policy are valid from the date shown above, and will remain in full force until we choose, in our sole discretion, to update or modify all or part of the Policy. Updates or the modifications to the Policy may be made and shall be effective without publication, although we will endeavor to post any updates or modifications to the Policy in a timely manner and to a publicly accessible forum, including but not limited the various Royal Caribbean Group websites or mobile phone applications".  

 

Edited June 18, 2023 by Ret MP

[PGHProducer]

Can I just chime in that it’s among my pet peeves that so many people can’t spell DINING!?

 

end rant 

[davekathy]

8 minutes ago, PGHProducer said:

Can I just chime in that it’s among my pet peeves that so many people can’t spell DINING!?

 

end rant 

Sounds like a personal problem. 🙃