Karin1984
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 5, 2012
The difference is that they weren't the bank robbers (I hope ). Those are extraordinary circumstances beyond your control. You chose to go to the bar, and weren't forced by a bank robber to stay there. That is probably more what ticks people of. Everyone can be late, but there is a difference why you are late and your own influence on it.I posted this thread because I felt that every "dock runner" has a story to tell, and wondered what some others might be. I talked to a person who told me that they were dock runners because they got held up getting back because of a bank robbery taking place between them and the ship and couldn't get through! That certainly beats our story!!
I guess they were cheering because it meant less work for them/their colleagues. I think when a person is late a cruise member stays in port to help in case the guests need help. And to explain the options about catching up with the ship, how to get your luggage back etc.
I wouldn't be surprised if they smiled in your face and backstage they would call you names or make fun of you. When I worked in customer service your story would be printed and pinned to the bulletin board if we needed a laugh.