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military customs. Traditionally considered taboo are three topics: politics, religion, and sex (earlier guidebooks referred to the latter as 'ladies', this being changed as increasing numbers of female officers joined the wardrooms of warships and coast guard vessels). On large ships in peacetime,
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to the monarch. In all other circumstances and settings, those toasting the monarch would first rise to their feet and face the monarch before raising their glass and declaring their affirmation. In ships wardrooms, officers remain seated to toast the monarch. This practice came about following
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talking about professional business is also frowned upon. It is also considered inappropriate to perform work, or to meet with subordinates in a wardroom. Typically, upon entering the wardroom at meal time, members ask permission from the most senior officer present before joining the table.
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where alcoholic drinks may be purchased. Ships may be either 'wet' or 'dry': the former allowing the consumption of alcohol whilst at sea (though may still be prohibited during
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Royal Navy officers seated toasting the King, from a series titled 'The Royal Navy during the Second World War'.
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to refer to similar officer mess facilities at naval, marine, and coast guard installations ashore.
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is normally not a member of the wardroom but is invited to join the members for special occasions.
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The wardroom provides a place of rest, relaxation and recreation, as well as being an officers'
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Steward's mates polishing silverware in the wardroom of the former aircraft carrier
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Of significant note in ships' wardrooms of the Royal Navy is the daily
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On warships other than those of the U.S. Navy, there is usually a
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on a warship or other military ship for commissioned naval
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adjoins the wardroom. Table service is provided by
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