Continential Resting Postition

Recently, I had the good fortune of  being part of a family cruise.  It truly was a wonderful trip full of relaxation, good food, exciting ports of call and excursions, and wonderful family time.  I was really spoiled!  I could choose most anything for all my meals and eat as much as I dared to do.  A special treat was dining in the reservation only dining room.  Here the ship boasts of impeccable service, lovely fine china, and delicious food.  We engaged in an interesting conversation with our waiter who was from  Bali.  It was fascinating to hear about his country and its customs.

Zig Zag Resting Postion

We visited five different islands on this trip, and each was unique.  The excursions which we took gave us an insight into these new places and the people who live there and their culture.  It was very informative to observe some of  their customs and  protocol.  One thing that was of particular interest to me was a difference in dining styles.  The United States is practically the only country that uses American style or Zig Zag  style when dining.  Most everyone else uses continental style.  Remembering and practicing the old saying,  ”When in Rome, do as the Romans do” comes in handy when traveling.

The trip was wonderful, and I have many great memories and pictures of it!

Questions or comments are always appreciated.

Ginny Brown
The Etiquette School of Northeast Georgia
Hoschton, Georgia (Hamilton Mill area, Dacula, GA)
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