x-press Posted August 28, 2008 #76 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I do not believe that any dinning facility that has singing and dancing on the tables by serving staff is "formal". Carnival has decided to change the written standards to the norm of a growing number of their guest. That is fine with me. I wear a suit 5 days a week and do not on vacation. If the dress code snobs can not handle that, they can just get over it, mind their on business and wear whatever they wish too. Ha!! This is the best point I have yet seen in favor of the "casual" crowd. Even for those who attempt to be a bit "spiffier" looking in everyday life (which I count myself in), how appropriate IS the elegant night dress code for a dancing-wait-staff, often VERY hot weather cruise? This is not the Queen Mary 2, which makes its whole reputation on grandeur and glitziness. That said, I still don't appreciate those who take things to the far, far extreme of "what-can-I-get-away-with?" You only permit long pants, I'll wear shorts anyway, and see if anyone has the NERVE to take me on about it!!! You won't let me in in shorts? I'll wear SWEAT PANTS, THEN!!! bwa-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaa!!! I sure showed them!!! For the record, I am actually probably one of the better dressers in my social circle, in that I like to wear the khakis-and-a-collar look when going out to any place other than a blues club (doesn't work there). I like to find what the dress code at a place is, and then AT LEAST meet it. I look a bit better, and in some cases I think it is appreciated by staff and gets a bit better service. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scperk Posted August 28, 2008 #77 Share Posted August 28, 2008 For all these people that don't want shorts in the dining room because it's in-appropriate to wear there need to check into sailing HAL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojocruisin Posted August 28, 2008 #78 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I love this new dress code. There will be less to pack. DH only wears short sleave shirts so 14 shirts, 3 shorts and a suit (2 dress shirts). I had to pack pants and 3 kinds of shoes..... I'll also enjoy people watching to see the innovative oppinions of appropriateness. Can't wait. We will be on the Liberty to bring in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamed Posted August 29, 2008 #79 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ha!! This is the best point I have yet seen in favor of the "casual" crowd. Even for those who attempt to be a bit "spiffier" looking in everyday life (which I count myself in), how appropriate IS the elegant night dress code for a dancing-wait-staff, often VERY hot weather cruise? This is not the Queen Mary 2, which makes its whole reputation on grandeur and glitziness. That said, I still don't appreciate those who take things to the far, far extreme of "what-can-I-get-away-with?" You only permit long pants, I'll wear shorts anyway, and see if anyone has the NERVE to take me on about it!!! You won't let me in in shorts? I'll wear SWEAT PANTS, THEN!!! bwa-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaa!!! I sure showed them!!! For the record, I am actually probably one of the better dressers in my social circle, in that I like to wear the khakis-and-a-collar look when going out to any place other than a blues club (doesn't work there). I like to find what the dress code at a place is, and then AT LEAST meet it. I look a bit better, and in some cases I think it is appreciated by staff and gets a bit better service. Jon I would like there to be a dress code, pretty much as is - slacks on guys...and no floppers (How tacky), which I accually did see, on another cruise. When there's less and less and less and less of a dress code, you got the 'Clampetts'...c'mon, put your pants on! ;) - Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted August 29, 2008 #80 Share Posted August 29, 2008 American Heritage Dictionary - ap·pro·pri·ate // (ə-prō'prē-ĭt) adj. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted August 29, 2008 #81 Share Posted August 29, 2008 American Heritage Dictionary - ap·pro·pri·ate // (ə-prō'prē-ĭt) adj. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting LOL! That must be American Heritage's opinion..........I'm sure someone will come around with Websters opinion:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuyi64 Posted August 29, 2008 #82 Share Posted August 29, 2008 American Heritage Dictionary - ap·pro·pri·ate // (ə-prō'prē-ĭt) adj. Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion, or place; fitting SUITABLE being the key word in that definition, so it seems that American Heritage agrees with what some of us have been saying all along. Funny I don't see "allowed" anywhere in that definition, or any other ones I've found for appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted August 29, 2008 #83 Share Posted August 29, 2008 LOL! That must be American Heritage's opinion..........I'm sure someone will come around with Websters opinion:D LOL Or just their own ...:rolleyes: :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted August 29, 2008 #84 Share Posted August 29, 2008 American Heritage Dictiona suit·a·ble (sōō'tə-bəl) adj. Appropriate to a purpose or an occasion. -al·low (ə-lou') v. al·lowed, al·low·ing, al·lows To let do or happen; permit ac·cept·a·ble (āk-sěp'tə-bəl) Worthy of being accepted. [*]Adequate to satisfy a need, requirement, or standard; satisfactory ad·e·quate (ād'ĭ-kwĭt) adj. Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need. Barely satisfactory or sufficient el·e·gant (ěl'ĭ-gənt) adj. Characterized by or exhibiting refined, tasteful beauty of manner, form, or style. for·mal (fôr'məl) adj. Following or being in accord with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations host 1 (hōst) One who receives or entertains guests in a social or official capacity. A person who manages an inn or hotel guest (gěst) One who is a recipient of hospitality at the home or table of another. One to whom entertainment or hospitality has been extended by another in the role of host or hostess, as at a party. One who pays for meals or accommodations at a restaurant, hotel, or other establishment; a patron sug·gest (səg-jěst', sə-jěst') To offer for consideration or action; propose dress code A set of rules, as in a school, indicating the approved manner of dress Perhaps now that we have most of the key word definitions.. we can fully understand the Carnival Dress Code and interpret their true meaning. And before you think this is 'so serious' please see the next definition jest (jěst) A playful or amusing act; a prank. Joke A frolicsome or frivolous mood: spoken in jest. A witty remark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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