In the spring of 2024, a luxury cruise ship named MSC Glory slowly sailed into the port of Shanghai, illuminating the banks of the Pujiang River like a bright pearl. The cruise ship has attracted the attention of many Chinese tourists with its state-of-the-art software and hardware equipment, elegant exterior and luxurious interior. However, at the grand dinner where the cruise ship set sail for the first time, an unprecedented "looting self-help" incident shocked people.
On the night of the dinner, there was a wide variety of delicacies, from delicate French desserts to delicious seafood dishes. However, when the aunts and uncles poured into the restaurant, the originally orderly dining environment instantly became chaotic. Armed with cutlery and grocery bags, they poured into the dining room in a tidal wave, stirring up the otherwise elegant atmosphere.
During the meal, the behavior of the uncles and aunts was even more jaw-dropping. In order to compete for food, they did not hesitate to cut in line, push, and even have fierce arguments. The food they snatch is often not eaten enough, resulting in a lot of food being wasted. The pizza was thrown away after only one bite, and the seafood was abandoned before the chopsticks could be touched, which was a sad scene.
In addition to the chaotic scene in the restaurant, other areas of the cruise ship were not spared. In the public hall, aunts and uncles spontaneously organized red song parties and square dances, and the deafening noise was unbearable for other tourists. They even throw garbage away at will on the cruise ship, ruining the cleanliness and aesthetics of the cruise ship.
In the face of this situation, although the cruise ship organizers have taken measures to strengthen management and guidance, the effect is not significant. They have tried to regulate the behavior of tourists by adding signs and patrolling, but these measures do not seem to solve the problem at the root of the problem.
In fact, this is not the first time that this phenomenon of "looting self-help" has emerged. In recent years, similar incidents have been common across China. From the rush to buy flowers in parks, to the rush to buy in supermarkets, to the rush at various events, it all reflects the selfishness and greed of some people when it comes to public resources. The existence of this phenomenon has not only damaged China's international image, but also exposed our shortcomings in the building of spiritual civilization.
We need to realize that civilized tourism is not only a code of conduct, but also a manifestation of life attitude and values. While pursuing material comforts, we cannot ignore the building of spiritual civilization. Everyone should consciously abide by social norms, respect the rights and interests of others, cherish public resources, and achieve civilized travel and tourism.
At the same time, all sectors of society should also pay more attention to and devote themselves to the building of spiritual civilization. The government can introduce relevant policies to guide the public to establish correct values, the media can increase publicity and advocate the concept of civilized tourism, and enterprises can provide products and services while also paying attention to the guidance and education of the public's civilized behavior. Only when each of us can actively participate in it and work together can we jointly create a harmonious, civilized and beautiful social environment.
Although the "looting self-help" incident staged by a luxury cruise ship is just one case, it is a wake-up call for us. It reminds us that while pursuing a better life, we need to pay more attention to the building of spiritual civilization. Only in this way can we truly achieve the all-round development of the individual and the harmonious progress of society