Racist Woman on our Group Cruise

Editorial Summary

Jordan shares a personal experience regarding an encounter with a passenger during a Broadway group cruise on Symphony of the Seas. After traveling from New York City to the port in New Jersey, Jordan arrived on board to prepare for a week of hosting activities for the JJ Crew. While in the elevator lobby, a cruise director made an announcement in both English and Japanese to accommodate a large group of Japanese passengers. This triggered a woman nearby who began ranting about why announcements were being made in languages other than English. The woman approached Jordan to complain and then proceeded to direct the same complaints toward the group of Japanese passengers, who appeared confused because they did not speak English. Jordan explains that they chose to walk away to avoid a confrontation, as they were already feeling emotionally overwhelmed due to a recent family funeral. Jordan concludes by labeling the woman's behavior as blatantly racist and prejudiced, arguing that providing multilingual announcements is a matter of hospitality and inclusivity for international travelers.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.