Who doesn't love a buffet ? A good buffet is the cornerstone of every good hotel breakfast and cruise ship holiday , drawing us in with the promise of 'all you can eat'. But if you're dining out on a buffet while on a cruise , there are a few unspoken rules you need to be across before loading up your plate. READ MORE: The ultimate winter travel guide to Hobart The founder of Panache Cruises , James Cole, says that the main thing to be mindful of when dining at the ship's buffet is how you approach the queue.
It might not be an issue on smaller ships, but on some mega cruise liners, there are 5000 other passengers who need to load up their plates, so expect that you might have to queue at the buffet. James shared with The Express : "Although you may be hungry and eager to head to the buffet, remember that your fellow passengers are likely feeling the same way, and your wants and needs don't supersede theirs. He says to follow the directions of crew members in the restaurant or buffet area to find the end of the line.
Even if you know you only want to grab one thing from the food selection, it's bad etiquette to cut in. READ MORE: There's so much more than just whales at Australia's whale-watching capital James also says that it's poor form to start eating from your plate while you're still in line or waiting for a dish to be ready. "Be patient and wait for your turn," he says.
"And if you really can't wait to tuck into your food then make sure to have a snack in between meal times." READ MORE: New York City travel: Everything to know about what to do, best attractions, where to stay and more On Reddit , one frequent cruiser pointed out that it's a good idea to wash or santitise your hands after you've served up. "Once I sat right next to the line and my attention got drawn to people getting their food," they wrote.
"I saw so many people eating off their plate while they were in line and licking their fingers and then grabbing the tongs. So many times." Another unspoken no-no of the buffet is reusing your plates.
Phil Evans, Managing Director at Cruise Nation recently shared Express that reusing the same plate at the buffet should be avoided. "While it might seem like re-using the same plate, glass or mug when it's time for seconds (or thirds, of course) saves the staff having to extra dishes, it's actually best to get a new one each time," he said. "Re-using the same items is considered unsanitary.
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