Everyone SHould follow

10  cruise buffet rules

1. Don’t Cut the Unofficial Line

1. Don’t Cut the Unofficial Line

If you come across food you would rather skip, you can either wait or ask the passenger ahead of you if you may pass them.

2. Always Wash Your Hands First

2. Always Wash Your Hands First

Even though you will not be touching the food directly (right?), you  will be handling those serving utensils that everyone else also touched.

3. Use the Tongs (Not Your Hands)

There are food handling utensils for a good reason, and the cruise line expects that everyone uses them.

4. Watch Your Children

As a parent, it is your responsibility to watch, and escort them and throughout the buffet.

5. Always Use a New Plate

5. Always Use a New Plate

One of the unwritten golden rules of buffet dining is that there will be  more than one plate of food consumed per person. It goes without  saying.

6. Do Not Move the Serving Utensils

Each buffet station has its own set of tongs, spoons, forks, or knifes for a reason

7. Don’t Take All of the Cookies

It happens more often than you might think.

8. Do Not Eat in Line

8. Do Not Eat in Line

The food on your plate, nor at the buffet, isn’t going anywhere.

9. Don’t Overload Your Plate

You can eat in shifts by taking one plate at a time.

10. Be Kind to All Crew

Above all, express your kindness, sincerity and appreciation to staff members throughout the buffet area.

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