18. No Fraternization, No Exceptions
Oh, crew members can do whatever they want on their own sliver of personal time, as long as it doesn’t involve the guests. One is more likely to socialize on the clock than off, in a professional fashion only. Off the clock, the crew does not interact with guests. Other than a polite how do you do?, there is a whole ship of other passengers for guests to engage. Crew hangs out with the crew. This protects the business and reputation of the cruise line. Break this rule and you may fly home with your final check at the next port.