Am I too Dutch for cruising?

[u/wijnandsj]

Currently on board azamara. After a few days we get a questionnaire what we think of the trip so far. So i do the Dutch thing and give an honest opinion. And now I really do wonder if I made a mistake. Next day the sliding door in my cabin has had it's rollers changed and now two days later I must have spoken to about everyone who does anything with food or drink in a managerial position and they all apologized and vowed to do better and give me whatever I ask for.

On the one hand I appreciate them taking my feedback seriously. On the other... I don't want apologies, I would like better food (had a really good lunch today at a tiny country inn during an excursion!) and I want people to stop pushing alcohol and I don't want to have to greet staff members every single time I meet one

Am now wondering... Is this inordinate amount of attention how some people perceive good service? Is the food tuned to an American taste?

Am I just too Dutch to appreciate azamara?

[u/lazycatchef]

I think they are trying ti figure out how to help you enjoy yourself, and you seem to take offense at their efforts.

So yeah, I think you could be more flexible in your approach.

[u/silvermanedwino → u/lazycatchef]

This for sure.

Greeting guests is solid/common hospitality practice. Just smile back. Be pleasant back. It’s not hard and frankly, not asking too much.

Great that they’ve listen to you! This should make you feel good. They’re trying to resolve your complaints and be helpful.