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NEVER do these THINGS at the Cruise Buffet

La Lido Loca
La Lido Loca
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👁️ 46K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 6:59

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Tony from La Lido Loca provides a guide on proper buffet etiquette based on a survey of nearly 7,000 cruisers. He identifies several behaviors that categorize a passenger as a loser at the buffet. These include wearing inappropriate attire such as swimwear or pajamas and reusing dirty plates for second helpings. The creator also warns against cutting in line by pretending to be clueless and advises against wasting food by taking excessively large portions. Other discouraged behaviors include eating food while standing in the buffet line and lingering at tables long after a meal is finished to occupy seating. The most significant offense identified by the survey respondents is touching food with hands instead of using the provided utensils. The creator concludes by encouraging viewers to follow proper sanitation and etiquette to be considered winners in the cruising community.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you want to quickly be identified as a loser just go to the buffet in your swimwear

the buffet line is not for eating the buffet line is forgetting the food and the tables the tables are for eating

do not grab the food with your hands do not let your children grab the food with pans there is a handless system in place on the buffet

if you have finished your meal don't linger just move on

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wear appropriate clothing to the buffet, not swimwear or pajamas
Use clean plates for seconds and avoid dirty plates
Do not cut in line at the buffet
Take small portions to avoid wasting food
Do not eat while waiting in the buffet line
Do not linger at tables after finishing your meal

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing buffet etiquetteFollow the listed never-dos to be a winner at the cruise buffet

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things you should never do at a cruise buffet?
QHow can you avoid being a 'cruise loser' at the buffet?

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