How on earth does it make someone a snob because they only choose to cruise one cruise line?? There may be very good reasons for them to do so that you no nothing about. Gramma Ann is an example of that...and no Ann, you are not a snob!
In the past I have cruised Premier, Royal Cruise Line (not RCL), Holland America and Princess. I prefer to cruise Princess. They seem to be the best fit for me and to date I have not been tempted to change to any of the other major cruise lines. If I do change I will probably "upgrade" my cruisline to Crystal, RSSC, or Oceania. Does this make me a snob? Probably in the eyes of some.
I live in a very nice home. I wear what I believe are nice and appropriate clothes. I behave (or try to) in a kind manner to people that I encounter in my daily life. We drive a wonderful vehicle...and yes, we upgraded it earlier than we normally would because they quit manufacturing this particular model and we wanted the last of the line. We eat well and I love to dine in good restaurants. I love good wine and am appalled by what some people consider "good" wine! I believe that parents should "parent" children. I like to read and I enjoy a lively debate about ideas with others. I listen to the news and try to be aware of what is happening in the world and not "just in my own neighbourhood"
I do not like to be around unruly children...or adults.
I do not like people who flout rules.
I do not like to see spelling and grammar errors in important written work.
I do not like greed.
I do not like people wearing their pyjamas to restaurants. (when did this become acceptable?)
I do not like to see bum creases... whether they are sitting, standing or bending.
I do not like people who make judgements about others based on colour, gender, politics, religion or bank accounts.
Wikipedia describes a snob as " a person who believes in the existence of an equation between status and human worth."
If I were to refuse to associate with my wonderful friends who only cruise Carnival I guess you could call me a snob.
If I were to refuse to associate with other dear friends because they have not had the opportunities I have had to travel I guess you might call me a snob.
If I didn't love my friend who drives around in an old beater perhaps you might call me a snob.
If I didn't enjoy being with some friends that don't live in as big a home as I do you could call me a snob.
...and on and on! The truth is that I have more of some things than other people I know. They have more of some things than I have. I love them all ..not because of what they have but rather for who they are. I believe that you can find something worthwhile in pretty much everyone you meet. To meet someone once and from a single, short conversation label them as snob just seems wrong to me!
