I Annoyed Some Cruisers
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I got yelled out so much on my Caribbean Princess it has left me contemplating. Let's talk about it.
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Sorry Toni, but your story about the bus had me in stitches! You are a great narrator! I would have put the passenger in her proper place!
As a person in his upper 70s I appoligise
I think as people get older, they lose their filter. I have to remind my 82 year old mom that it is NOT filter free Friday frequently! 😂
My MIL often says "I'm old, I don't have to worry about what I say...". I feel your pain!
Yep I am getting there too, however I don’t tend to get angry. I wonder if being in the north east had anything to do with it. I am from NH and I can kinda relate that people can be mean to one another up here. Try driving in Boston if you want a good example.
Haha I have to do the same with my dad lol🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Kathy Bates in Fried Green Tomatoes. I have insurance.
I had to tell my mom frequently you cannot talk to people like that. Seasoned citizens be like who’s going to check me. But it does not give them the right to be disrespectful.
We just got off a 7 day Princess cruise. A friend of mine got yelled at for "Talking too loud". The elderly lady said "People are trying to sleep... it was 7pm. If you need to sleep at 7pm, maybe a cruise ship with 3k other people isn't the ideal vacation?
Then no small kids allowed. They nap and are often in bed early. Anyone under say 15 not allowed outside of home. Ever. 15-18 using outside voices inside will be punished by being locked in parents cabin with parents for 24 hours.
@@stsfuzzybear4613And heaven forbid they are having a good time yelling or just playing in the pool. Anything that disturbs their perfection is unacceptable to them.
Ear. Plugs.😂
@@iandean1112 Guess your parents never taught you about inside voices. Running down hallways, screaming, is not right on cruise ships, in hotels, apartment buildings, etc. no matter your age. Or state of drunkenness.
@@stsfuzzybear4613 The main pool isn't inside... Old people don't dictate the fun I have.
I’m an introvert too. The lockdown was actually rather pleasant for me; I’m a big fan of social distancing!
I’ve been social distancing since 1986.
@@ashleyboss5544I have made the determination to quickly join you.
Me too, I'm an introvert raising an extrovert. My child is a very big people person.
I always like to go back at people like that with a kind comment. You know something like “bless your heart” or “how kind of you to point out my flaws” or “you haven’t orgasmed lately, have you?” Just trying to help.
Me,too!
We were challenged by another passenger that "did you know this line is for elite?". I was so shocked as you are cleared by Princess crew to even enter the line that she was lucky I was left speechless. Sometimes I am not very gracious to rude people. I turned my back and ignored her.
I'd be like "Why yes. But it's the job of the monitor to clear me for this line line, not yours"
(That's a lie. I'd just ignore them but I That's what I'd want to do).
Man, the the decline of civility the past couple of years is jarring. I just stare blankly and smile; it quickly ends the encounter. TONY CONTINUE BEING YOU, I hope to run into on board one of these days. Cheers!
Yes it seems to have started in 2016.
I am SO sorry such rudeness happened to you, dear Tony! As one who recently turned 70 (NO idea how that happened so fast), I solemnly promise I have resolved to only be a sweet, kind, merry old lady. Hope to sail with you one day to show you what that looks like!
Sorry you had to encounter this. As a 70 plus regular traveler ,both cruising and land travel, I've encountered much the same attitude from other older travelers. They make it bad for those of us who are far more chilled and just happy to be traveling. I call this the "Senior it's all about me" syndrome. I feel they have this attitude that I'm older so you need to defer to me. You are so right that it's about respect for each other. No matter what your age, you earn the respect you get. Age has nothing to do with it! Hang in there Tony.
I just turned 70, travel a fair amount and totally agree with you. It’s really called “entitlement” and is rampant amongst my age bracket. I’m not an introvert, but if I am disrespected by someone of my age bracket, I usually just defer to kindness and keep my mouth shut. Most of us are just weary from life’s challenges!
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@BeckyLL So true Becky! 😂
People have become so intolerant and entitled of others that rudeness has become a normal occurrence. Note, I am 70 yo and live in an over 55 community and have had this happen to me!
Tony accidentally gets on the Karen cruise..... 😂
I literally am dying for people to say crazy stuff to me. Like…. I have time to shade you for hours, Blanche.
East coasters gone bad.
@@thomaswattle9828 NYC has that reputation for a reason!
Tony that trolly driver was a grump. She passed me by twice when I wanted to go down to Rough Point. Finally, Rick and I just got on and went back to the ship. Sorry you kept running into these grumpy people.
Went on 17 day Princess Cruise to Hawaii. In all my years of cruising, I have never met such rude, unhappy people. Maybe it’s being onboard the ship for so many days during cruise over, but people were just nasty and entitled. Same here, I never being treated rudely or “yelled” at either. Advanced age does not equate with entitlement in my book. Just chill folks……..you’ll have a better time
I know exactly what you mean I was probably on that same ship and felt the very same way. So many rude people! The sea days back where the worst I wish I had flown back home. I'm sorry you experienced the same phenomenon
@@vickymcginnis1192 Thanks for kind words, but it didn’t dissuade us. Came home and made plans for two more cruises. Some people just don’t want to be happy, but happy sail says ahead for you
@@kathysokol7397 yup, we have one in Nov & one in May. Happy sailing!
@@vickymcginnis1192 How fun…….we have one next May too. New Sun Princess in January of 2025. You wouldn’t happen to be going to British Isles in May would you?
@@kathysokol7397 Hi, No, it's the spice route on Azamara this time. But both cruises will be great.
I have found that since Covid people have gotten ruder and meaner. The other thing is people who have elite status on any cruise line are just different than people with high status levels in any other form of travel, I have never heard a person with elite status on an airline or hotel chain bragging publicly about it, but when cruising it will always make its way into every conversation.
that is very interesting. Airlines and hotels make you qualify every year but cruise credits/points/nights don't expire so when old people finally reach elite status they must be special, right. The world has gotten ruder and meaner
@@cptnplay8615 many of the people who brag openly about their status aren’t what I think of as "old” but that is a perspective, most are in their 40's and 50's though some are older. Mind you the absolute worst are the ones who love to say in every Facebook thread or conversation that they "only stay in the Retreat/Haven/Royal Suite/Yacht Club, because they just can't stay in any other cabin", when you know full well it isn't true.
@@Elaines-travelsSocial media about cruises is full of people trying to one up each other.
Tony, some would say you're too easily offended, but truly, you are a gentle-hearted person. It's why I follow your vlog. Too few of you out there - hence the hard encounters. It's okay to be hurt by their behaviour Sir, truly, just don't give them any space in your head. You know your worth. We, your listeners do as well.
Very good advice….🩷
He was upset by it or he wouldn’t have brought it up now, a couple weeks after the fact.
@@thomasallen6980 Hi - you'll think I'm bonkers, but I've never cruised, and actually have no desire to. I watch this channel because Tony is awesome. But I'm curious what you meant about "pecking orders" on cruises... thanks :-)
I certainly find as I get older, the urge to say things I probably shouldn't is much stronger. Your experience is a cautionary tale for me to take a few deep breaths, relax and maybe use the internal voice...
You just continue to be you. Keep killing those meanies with your kindness and smiles. 😊
I like to remind older people who choose to scold me that it’s not safe to talk to strangers. That normally ends the encounter.
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Great reply!
Perfect
😂😂😂 saving that in my pocket, just in case😂
I am sorry you were yelled at by old people. As an old person myself, I am still as sweet and kind as in my youth, actually, even more aware of others' feelings. 🌝
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I agree. We ran into SO many rude people on Princess in May. And overall, I do think cruising has become less chill. Sitting on our couches during Covid, some of us forgot how to use manners and say things like Thank You or Excuse Me. Unfortunately being polite is something you don't see much anymore and that is a really sad thing.
You took the high road. Bravo. We need more people in the world like you.
I’m 71 and I hope and pray that I never treat anyone that way. I believe that we should always treat others the way we want to be treated. My husband and I enjoy your channel.
I have seen rudeness with older people (and I am 73!) in the bank, grocery store, etc. I tend to be super sweet to rude “old” people. I admit Princess is an older group of cruisers and some of them look like they sucked lemons 😂
My 91 year old mother just got off a princess cruise. I could so much hear her talking smack to others. (In stores, ships, and restaurants) I don't understand the disgruntled attitude. I'm sorry for the frustration 😢
You did well, Tony. You were the bigger person. Don't feel bad about not lashing back.
Age does trigger some bad behavior. My mom was 102 when passed. She with me and my husband for the last 3 years. I had chew my tongue several times but i remembered a scripture which said, honor that father and thy mother and your days will be longer upon the earth. It also said parents do not provoke thy children to wrath. She must have missed that.
Miss Manners suggests, when spoken to rudely, you pretend you didn't hear and ask them to repeat what they said over and over again until they wither away from embarrassment. My mother used to just stare protractedly at the offender in silence, as if observing an interesting new species of insect. It was quite effective.
I have heard the exceptionally underrated Luda is an introvert.
I love this suggestion
The truth is, regardless of age, unpleasant people have been unpleasant their whole lives. Old age seems to grant them a self-appointed sense of entitlement. I'm a senior citizen and live in The Villages - a place you've no doubt heard of. Are we always America's friendliest home town? Nope. But, most of us are. I'm not a cruiser but I enjoy your presentations. My experience is cruisers are happy to enlighten you with their opinions... Seems you encountered a couple of 'enlightened' Septuagenarians in full bloom - my advice is ignored them and continue your great work!
Hi Tony. Unfortunately I don't believe it's a certain age group. I have found over my lifetime ( yes, I'm of that certain age) that it is not something that just happens when you get older. If you're like that and find faults with everyone and everything, you've been that way all your life. Don't let them get to you. It's all on them. As always thank you for all you do ❤
My sister and I were on a 10 day Alaska cruise this past May and found there were many rude passengers. They were mostly retirees and seem to resent younger travelers. My sister and I are no spring chickens but we love the adventure of cruising. My go to response to those people is always “Pardon? Were you speaking to me?” They usually mutter and walk away.
NOT ALL older people are grumps!! I am 81 and find myself less bothered than when I was younger. There are rude people who only care for themselves. Hang in there Tony, be thankful you don't live with them!!
Lol. The staff on Princess have ALWAYS been courteous and pleasant. It's those darn cruisers who can get out of sorts. Sorry you had some bad experiences with some old grumps but don't let that deter you from sailing with Princess.
Cruised often with my kids who were always respectful to elders but they were pushed around constantly by crabby old folks. In Amsterdam they were literally pushed off a tour bus by the old folks.
We went on the Emerald Princess in September to New England/Canada. Although I didn't feel like anyone was specifically rude to me, I have never been on a cruise where I heard guests being as rude/mean to the Princess staff. I was truly shocked to hear the way they were being talked to and about. It was such a miserable group of guests all around on that cruise, and we are not sure Princess is for us after this experience.
I got in a confrontation while boarding on a four day Carnival cruise in Miami that I kept trying to deescalate, but the guy wouldn't stop. I'm beginning to believe that you get a different sample of cruisers on 4 day rather than longer.
Yes, after 83 cruises for me I can definately say that shorter (and cheaper) cruises have a lesser quality of passenger. This also goes for Carnival which is more low cost and has a suspect clientele. Even so, I still like Carnival although not as much as Royal Caribbean.
@@litzie50 I'm usually able to ignore or avoid any negativity on board, even on Carnival which has been our favorite cruise line.
One can encounter miserable people on any cruise line.
Ages ago, I wrote an entire book about how rude we've become as a society. Sadly, the situation has not improved. If anything, recent events seem to have given people the belief that they can say whatever to whomever, consequences be damned. Ironically, the person I was 20 or 30 years ago would have thrived under our current circumstances. But I grew, changed, evolved... take your pick. Wouldn't you know, I'm always on the wrong side of history!
I have to say I discovered your channel a couple of months ago, and I really like your stories and insights. I ran into a senior moment just last week, disembarking from a royal Caribbean cruise. We were all lined up to disembark and this woman with a starbucks in hand and husband in tow told the complete VIP line to move out of her way she needed the elevator because she was continuing on and didn't need all of us in her way!
I really enjoy your channel. Thanks
Tony, This video gave me a chuckle and brought back memory's. My wife and I always travel with another couple. Our average age is 55. We cruise at least once per year and have logged over 20, across all the major lines. Approx 6-7 years ago we sailed on Princess and we got yelled at and harassed so many times by cranky old people that we haven't returned to Princess. I do have my eye on the new Sun and will likely cruise on her in 2025. Hopefully now that we are a little older perhaps we won't seem like dumb unexperienced young people trying to over take the old persons kingdom. If it does happen again I can tell you I will not be as polite and respectful as I was last time.
You are obviously a very decent human being with good self awareness. There's far too many obnoxious folk out there so kudos to you for not engaging them at their level. Be well and keep posting the great content xo
Tony, there are so many weirdos out there! Sorry they tried to ruin your day. This video made me laugh out loud as I’m lying in bed sick with some kind of virus. You’re a good story teller!
“I’m voice-activated!” I LOVE this phrase!! It fits me as well!!
Yes!! Princess is a mean group. I tried them for the first time this year and booked 2 cruises, my second one is next week. My first one was disappointing, when I voiced it on the passenger forum, I was bullied repeatedly for expressing my opinion. (I expressed myself gently and as PC as possible.) I left the forum because they wouldn't accept honest opinions. Unless they knock my socks off on the next one, I won't be on another Princess ship ever again.
You are a perfect gentleman and I wouldn't let ignorant and rude behavior from a few, sully the good you do. We were on the same Sydney / New Zealand Holland
American cruise with you at the beginning of the year. I observed your professional behavior and now I wish I would have spoken to you personally. Keep up the great work!
I am sorry that happened. You come across kind hearted and since you wouldn’t act this way. It’s always shocking when someone treats you this way. I tend to get my feelings hurt also as I would never try to intentionally bother or hurt anyone. You keep being you! My 81 year old dad is grumpy. He struggles to have patience. I guess the best response is to show patience with the impatient, but please continue to be you!!
I have to remind myself consistently that other people's feelings often have nothing to do with me. Even if we do everything right, crazy people are still going to be crazy
Now we know the joys of NYC cruising!
My wife and had similar issues; we agreed it was because it sailed from NY
They're all lucky that Jenny B wasn't with you!!! 😂😂😂
As someone in their 70’s, everything has gotten so much harder. The least little action requires so much energy. Please excuse those who are still trying to grips with trying to do what used to be so easy. Regards to you, you are such a caring person.
I'm glad you were able to keep your cool. I'm getting better at it but probably not as good as you are.
"Between the stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space lies our freedom and power to choose our responses. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” (Frankl, 1946)
Princess is known for an older crowd and the Canada cruises tend to be even older. I used to be quiet and get upset when people would yell at me. And it would brother me for days after a rude encounter. As I have gotten older and more confident, I no longer accept rudeness from others. I now say, “are you honestly worried about something so trivial? In the scheme of things, is this really important?!” That usually shuts them up. And it definitely makes me feel better because I get the last word.
The last word, love it.
As I work in a retirement home, I see this all the time. Yes, no filters on them anymore. I sorry this happened to you.
Did Don put a "kick me I'm Tony" sign on your back? Holy cow.
Saddened to hear about your encounters, Tony. On my last cruise on Carnival this past August, leaving San Fransico to Ensenada, a woman drove her power scooter over my foot and ankle, stopped the scooter on my foot for quite a while, and sat there. Her travel companion told her to move. She then rode forward again over my foot and ankle. She didn't look before backing up the scooter, and she never apologized or acted remorsefully. I, too, have a disability and use the aid of a cane to walk due to neuropathy, arthritis, nerve damage in my legs, and an autoimmune illness. I am still suffering the effects of that incident. All that to say that folks don't realize or maybe they don't care how their actions affect others. Thanks for all you do in reporting the latest cruise news.
I love cruising!!!
My husband hates it totally because we plan our day from excursions to dinner to shows etc.
He would be happy sitting on the balcony/ sleeping.
I agree. Im 48 and have cruised princess 14 times and we play a drinking game that everytime i get yelled at, cut infront of waiting for elevator or am told by someone they are "elite" its a shot of tequila. Needless to say we end up drinking a lot of tequila.
Love it!
I think the rudeness issue is linked to our culture embracing selfishness and greed and that bleeds into every aspect of our social interactions.
Well said! Tony be Tony... one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. Everyone seems frustrated these days... times have changed, yet they haven't. Being polite and tolerant doesn't take a lot of effort... pick your battles... that's something that will never change (human nature and all that). :)
My personal experience in the not so great northeast, was that people of all ages are FAR more rude and less courteous than anywhere else except the major cities on the west coast.
Hi Tony, I don't think the attitudes you encountered had anything to do with Princess or the age group. You cruised out of NYC! Having cruised out of several US ports we have noticed that New Yorkers (me being one) dont leave their brash attitudes home. Very different vibes when you leave from NY or even N J !!
I'm from Queens, and I'm not rude or entitled.
My husband spoke several languages fluently and he was made so welcome everywhere when they realised a British man could chat away happily in the appropriate language…the downside was that I didn’t bother learning languages as I had no need. Lol
So sorry Tony…grumpy people. It’s a cruise it’s a holiday let’s just relax and be kind. ~Cara 💙
Cruising is as chill as you want to make it. I do a lot of activities so not as chill in that area. But nothing puts me in a better mood than being out on the water, whether that's on my own paddleboard or on a ship.
I’m in my late 70’s and have been on a lot of cruises. I’ve rarely encountered rude people on a cruise but sometimes I’ve seen some people that could irritate me if I let them. It’s hard to let it go when people are rude or pushy. And it isn’t just old people. I’ve seen all ages do it to each other. I love the comments people wrote about returning rudeness with kindness.
Sometimes it's really hard to be the better person.
We took a cruise to Alaska on princess. It was our first and last time taking princess. The crew were amazing but the passengers were just so rude and snarky.
There are some people who think because they're of a certain age that entitles them to be able to say whatever they want to whomever they want. They think their age denotes wisdom when in actuality, they were rude even when younger.
It could be that at a certain age ppl stop caring about being polite. Shouldn’t happen but I’ve seen it.
Princess does tend to attract a very old crowd (especially on longer cruises).
I have been on several Princess and Celebrity cruises over the years. I must say I have seen some pretty entitled people in just the last two years, some being rude and abrasive in to crew members and some just being oblivious that there are other passengers on the ships. When I see this I usually go up and talk to the crew member to assure them they are doing a great job.
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She is miserable ol buddy. Isn't happy unless everyone is miserable. You are the nicest kindest, willing to help anyone!.
I went on my first Princess cruise last month. I wasn’t yelled at but a LOT of people let me know that they were Elite. Well good for you! I like to try out different cruise lines. My favorite is NCL as a solo cruiser.
I’m also very much an introvert too and I hardly ever initiate conversations with people I don’t know. But I will let people know if they are being rude to me, I don’t like confrontation but I will go there if I have too.
If you were blocking that woman’s way, all she had to do was say excuse me, I’m sure you would have moved out of her way.
I did the same princess cruise years ago and the problem on that cruise was every time you went to sit on one of the public chairs they were soaking wet because somebody leaked. I’m not being disrespectful, but that’s the way it was.😉
I was on the Carnival non-Greenland/Canada cruise. There were a group of older ladies that were yelling at so many other passengers and crew during the trip. My family and I included.
Maybe it's a Canada cruise thing.
Most of the people on the trip were great, but there was definitely a small group.
I certainly hope that you have better experiences in the future. I have not witnessed this kind of rude experience by any age group and have sailed many times from NYC. Love your presentations!
They had no excuse for being rude. As you get older you tend to be in pain and that makes one grumpy. I joke that I’m at the age where if only 3 things hurt it’s a good.
Some people are just mean, and they think it's their business to think it is their business, where it really isn't!!!!!
Tony, if I remember correctly this cruise started in New York City. In my own experience with a cruise on the Norwegian Escape many years ago I encountered the same thing. The people were extremely rude, impatient and pushy. This was the only cruise that this happened to us, we hated the whole experience & will never take another cruise out of NYC. Our own cruise to New England & Canada began in Boston & was a great cruise. My conclusion is that the people of New York City are way too difficult to deal with. Just my opinion.
Tony, you are a southern gentleman. Continue being kind. Rude people are just unhappy...
Tony - years ago I sailed out of Galveston aboard a Princess ship. It was the worst cruise ever. So many of the passengers were rude and grouchy and of course the staff turned grouchy too! I witnessed so many examples of situations like you experienced. Disembarkation was a nightmare because passengers crowded the halls and walkways so people could not get through when their colors were called to disembark. Then about 50 minutes into the disembarkation process passengers just started pushing their way to the check out points to leave the ship and would not move aside for the passengers who were supposed to disembark. I ended up missing my flight because I got off the ship late due to the unwillingness of passengers to follow directions. It was awful. The worst passenger I witnessed was a very tall man in a cowboy hat and boots yelling at the buffet staff because the bacon was too greasy. This was day 4 of the cruise and I had reached my limit. I said “excuse me, but bacon is greasy, use a napkin to dab the grease off.” The man was visibly caught off guard and speechless. He turned and walked away with his greasy bacon. So I will never sail out of Galveston again - period. As others have stated in the comments, it could have been the demographic of the ship sailing out of that port. Keep doing you.
I’m going to borrow your expression,”I’m voice activated.” I too, am introverted. I am friendly when spoken to, but I don’t initiate conversations.
We have gone on a few Princess cruises. All, but one have been great. We gave the cruise to our children as a Christmas present and went over spring break. As luck would have it, my daughter broke her ankle three weeks before the cruise playing softball. As she and my wife got on the elevator with her scooter, an elderly gentleman started in on my wife about why we would book a cruise , with some of it has a broken foot. Mama bear was not having any of it. Set him straight.
These are great examples of the disgruntled essence of society these days. This, coupled with entitlement (especially with those who feel respecting your elders is paramount in everything we do) complex. It seems many, many, many people are just miserable these days. It's really too bad...
I was looking at going on a princess cruise and one of my friends mothers said, don’t waste your money you’re too young for that cruise. She’s 68 and said that everyone she came in contact with was kind of mean.
Thanks for the cruise news and your views
I know a guy who awakens & kicks his dog. Some people are just 'off center' so remember, a person's actions are more about them, not you. Their behavior is a reflection of themselves. Never take personally and congrats on keeping your inner peace.
Sorry to hear you ran into such nasty people. I’ve been on a lot of cruises myself and generally everyone is happy and friendly. I’m 77 and love cruising . All my stresses disappear when I’m cruising
Having being born in the UK, if i was travelling with you, I would have told them off so politely, they would have thought I was giving them a compliment! Haha!
Ooh, my dad had that talent. He could insult rude people to their faces and they would end up smiling and shaking his hand! It was hildarious to witness.
We had 7 days in Barcelona in March 2023. Happy to share hints and tips
Tony, Jay, and cruising with Prince are the Goats of this cruise stuff
I remember seeing that cruise on the Princess website . . . as I recall, it was billed as 'Grump Cruise Northeast and Canada 2023' . . . I passed.
I have been to new york city twice and the people were incredibly rude. After the third day I started laying on the southern charm and holding doors open for people and putting on a deep southern accent. The new yorkers did not know what to say. The funny and shocked look on their faces was a joy to behold.
Those people must have moved here from elsewhere. I always hold doors, am polite, say please and thank you. By the way, left side of escalator IS an express lane, however.
I use the work "CROCHITY" and there are days I feel that way but try so hard to maintain respect for others and treat them how I prefer to be treated!
It's not just old people who are jerks, trust 67 year old me. On any given day, anyone can go off. As I tell myself often, "you are NOT a magnet for jerks and weirdos", although it feels that way A LOT. If someone says something dumb or outrageous, I usually have an immediate funny smart-ass comeback. That's who I am. I learned a long time ago to diffuse with humor. If they continue to misbehave, I extricate myself from their sphere of negativity. Ain't nobody got time for that.
The Facebook cruise line pages for each company are proof of Princess being the most toxic.
So crazy!
I just joined a Princess page and the way people talk to each other there is unreal.
Tony, I'm so sorry you've experienced all that. Covid and quarantine have made many people forget their "home training"' and they've been able to do so without consequences. Whatever bad karma will come back on them. You love people, you love life, and they're so miserable they probably couldn't stand seeing you so happy.
You are so right Tony. People today don’t know how to say excuse me. Bugs me too
Our first cruise which was on the Diamond Princess from LA to Hawaii we had a very similar experience. A bunch of sour miserable geriatrics in their wheel chairs with the gladiator spikes on their hubs. I don’t understand how being on a beautiful cruise to Hawaii could instill such negativity.
It was not a Princess issue but a "Karen" issue. Respect is a 2 way street.
Sorry to hear about your run in with some rude people. I am a frequent Princess cruiser and wouldn't act that way. I'm 71 and believe most other guest of Princess would agree that the majority would not act that way. There will always be somebody that's not happy and can't be pleased.
Sorry to hear that Tony, my experience has been when it comes to the cruise it largely depends on the port where you leave from. My perception is “folks” from the “NE” part of the country are as hospitable as fols from the South. So taking a ship out of Jersey vs Texas well there’s a lot of difference between the people and it’s because of their culture from their respective area. The person(s) who
yelled at you, that’s their everyday culture where they’re from. I don’t think they meant to personally attack you. Although I would feel the same as you did about it. Most likely I would have responded back with a sarcastic comment. After all we’re all there for the same purpose. I’d told her to get over it she doesn’t have much time left and she should use the time she has to enjoy herself
I had the same kind of things happen to me on our last Cruise. It was on a Norwegian cruise 7 day Caribbean . I chalked it up to, no matter where you go their is that 20 percent of people that are unhappy and they want company! not cruise line to me.