Luther Myrvold wrote:
> In article ,
> Nonnymus wrote:
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>>Luther Myrvold wrote:
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>>>I am usually unsure of myself regarding wines during meals on cruises.
>>>I usually cruise solo, so I am seated at a table of 6 or 8. I enjoy
>>>wine with my meals, and I usually order a bottle.
>>>
>>>Here the rub. I don't offer wine to the other 7 people at the table. I
>>>don't think it is necessary, but am I being a shulb? Is there a
>>>protocol for wine in a group that is just assigned to a table?
>
> Nonnymus, you have increased my knowledge of high toned living on those
> really big boats. I am sure that the others at my table will be
> impressed with my smooth edicate as will as with my rented tux. Thanks
I got all excited about posting what my old friend had
written to address this subject. Howver, there is a more
direct answer to your question, now that you expand on it to
include the fact you'll have a rented tux.
My friend, what do you think that those silly little inside
pockets in the coat are for? That's where you place the
bottle with the balance of the wine in it. Nobody would
dare to ask you to share if you've already secreted the
bottle in your tux jacket. It's also a wonderful way to
avoid the corkage charge, if the bottle was brought onboard
by you. If you are like me, and carry a 2' length of
plastic tubing, you can snake the tubing inside the bottle
within your tux jacket and just take discrete sips as you
dine. That way, the bottle is never pulled out and your
tablemates won't notice that you even have a bottle at the
table.
Nonnymus |
