[drcoastline]

Formal dinners on a cruise is a throw back to first class dining when a cruise was a form of travel not the destination.

Us second or third classers didn't wear ties to dinner on board in those days. Most of my life I was third class or at least treated that way, maybe I have made it to second class? I am Jack and I know it. But I am OK putting on the formal attire and following the traditions even as people look down at me. I enjoy dress well and wearing a tie. It just makes you feel better. I own my own tux and can tie a bow tie.

I don't wear hats, but if I did I would remove it when entering a building because it is the proper thing to do and so not to offend anyone, I guess for me it is the same reason I wipe my feet before entering someone's home, holding a door for another person, turning and covering my face when I sneeze, Holding a ladies chair at the table and pushing it in, chewing my food with my mouth closed, placing a napkin on my lap, not burping so the whole room can hear it or farting in public. I dropping the ladies off at the door and then parking the car, I help the elderly when ever possible and let cars in in front of me.

It certainly seems kind, courteous, mannerly and gentlemanly and really what does it hurt?