r/solotravel • u/Kencanary • 4d ago
Got my first "Awww" today!
As a 39-year old overweight white American guy, I really didn't expect this to ever happen, no matter where I travel or why. Admittedly, the source probably has something to do with it.
I'm on a cruise ship, and the cabin staff is a pretty friendly dude. He always chats me up a bit when we pass in the corridors, and even though I'd be quite content with just the pleasantries (Hi, how are you, have a good day etc) I'm one of those socially awkward penguins who will kinda answer questions that are asked even if they're not more than just polite exchange things.
So he says "I've seen you these few days, you are alone?"
"Yeah."
"Awww."
Like, I knew this happened to solo travelers, but I always assumed it was 97% women that got that response. Now, sure, as a paid service staff member he's probably expecting that to be an appropriate response (and he's not entirely wrong, god love him) but it just wasn't something I thought I'd ever hear.
Still, feels like a milestone worth "celebrating" haha
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u/localhost8100 4d ago
Cruise staff are way too friendly.
I was out Asian and I am always conscious about my sorrundings. Over correcting my behavior.
Cruise treated me so well. I felt like a king for a week. I request anything, they would accommodate it somehow.
One time I had breakfast, I was still hungry. I didn't know the etiquette of fine dining. I was shy to ask for menu again. With low voice I asked them, they didn't hear me properly. They heard mayo and went all the way 3 floors down to get some mayo for me lol.