CAPTAIN SINBAD
Contributor
I have been on many dive operations where new divers did things that were out of line such as touching corals and bugging marine life. Most dive operations (even the cheapest dayboats) handle such issues in a manner that is non-condescending. If what the OP describes is true, then this operation has some serious behavior problems.
I am sorry but I do not buy this "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" attitude. If I am paying money to be stuck on a tiny little boat with absolute strangers, then the crew members need to be a little more "personable." It is the behavior of the crew that sets the mood/tone for everyone else. No one will pay you money and put up with attitude even if it is directed towards someone else. It spoils the over all atmosphere that we all share on the boat.
In the end, it does not take a lot of effort to keep things pleasant. If mood deteriorates to the level described above then there has to be a better approach to fixing things that "SHUT THE HELL UP, LOOK THE OTHER WAY AND MIND YOUR BUSINESS!"
I am sorry but I do not buy this "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" attitude. If I am paying money to be stuck on a tiny little boat with absolute strangers, then the crew members need to be a little more "personable." It is the behavior of the crew that sets the mood/tone for everyone else. No one will pay you money and put up with attitude even if it is directed towards someone else. It spoils the over all atmosphere that we all share on the boat.
In the end, it does not take a lot of effort to keep things pleasant. If mood deteriorates to the level described above then there has to be a better approach to fixing things that "SHUT THE HELL UP, LOOK THE OTHER WAY AND MIND YOUR BUSINESS!"