Island time? Why do we accept this excuse?

[pauldw]

Verzasca river in Swiss

Pretty! Looks kind of like Utah slickrock, only diveable. And, of course, the Swiss seem to keep their water crystal clear.

 

[drl]

The only issue I have with island time is that usually the only thing that doesn’t run on it is the dive boat departure! It can be a problem if you have to wait so long for lunch that you miss the afternoon boat!

 

[Lorenzoid]

The only issue I have with island time is that usually the only thing that doesn’t run on it is the dive boat departure! It can be a problem if you have to wait so long for lunch that you miss the afternoon boat!

Bonaire is so island time they hardly even have dive boats!

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Island time? The same thing exists in Greece, but without the sense of urgency.

 

[Schwob]

We travel.... We travel alot. I hear this excuse more in the Caribbean than anywhere else . 15 min before a server even takes your drink order? "It's island time". Another 10 min to bring a beer and soda? " It's island time" (even though there are only 2 other tables occupied) 40 min before your food comes out? "It's island time" . Having to flag down a server to get a refill? " It's island time". We don't expect the server to wait on us hand and foot but we do expect you to feel we are more important than talking among yourselves or your cell phone. Yes many cultures spend more time on a meal than Americans (Italy but service was still prompt and attentive). Why is this excuse acceptable? Sure someone will say it's you Americans or that's just the way.it.Is or don't like it go somewhere else or why complain it's "island time"? We love Bonaire, we will go back but let's put an end to accepting island time as an excuse for crappy service. Let the flames begin. Bill ( tired of " island time")

I'll let you know what I think about it when I get around to doing so.

 

[boat sju]

"But that's rude!"

What's rude is their bartender serving every woman at the bar before even acknowledging the old guy trying to get a beer.

 

[jeffsky29]

What's rude is their bartender serving every woman at the bar before even acknowledging the old guy trying to get a beer.

The bartender is helping you out. You should thank him.

 

[JackOfDiamonds]

But I think I'm going to keep trying on this one....at the very least the servers could ask when they take the order, "Do you want your check with the food?"

I would feel unwelcomed and in a rush to leave if the server would ask me if i want my check with my food.

I might want to have another drink, order dessert or just sit for 10 minutes to relax after a big meal. when i'll want my check ill ask for it.

 

[Lorenzoid]

I would feel unwelcomed and in a rush to leave if the server would ask me if i want my check with my food.

I might want to have another drink, order dessert or just sit for 10 minutes to relax after a big meal. when i'll want my check ill ask for it.

You know it’s an American thing, right? I’ve seen it nowhere else.

 

[tursiops]

I would feel unwelcomed and in a rush to leave if the server would ask me if i want my check with my food.

I might want to have another drink, order dessert or just sit for 10 minutes to relax after a big meal. when i'll want my check ill ask for it.

I would agree with you....at dinner. But at lunch I may be trying to get to an afternoon boat dive.