Hotel Etiquette Shocker: #1 Rudest Behavior
Do you treat a hotel like your personal domain or respect it like a guest?
A new survey spills the beans on what people think is acceptable—or not—when staying at a hotel. It’s some seriously eyebrow-raising behavior.
Hotel Etiquette Fail:
First up, pajamas in public. Yep, 37% of folks think it’s totally fine to strut around the hotel’s common areas in their PJs. It’s comfy, it’s casual, and apparently, it’s okay!
And then there’s the towel debate. While 8% of people think it’s perfectly okay to take those fluffy towels home, the rest of us are probably clutching our pearls. Towels are not complimentary, folks.
But what about those cute little bottles of shampoo and conditioner? Go ahead and stash them in your bag because 77% say it’s A-OK to take them home. They’re basically souvenirs, according to guests.
Ever changed towels after just one use? You’re not alone. 72% think it’s fine to grab a fresh towel every time. Cleanliness is next to godliness, after all.
Now, lights. 40% don’t mind leaving them on when they’re not in the room. Energy conservation might be important, but not as much as convenience, it seems.
For the parents out there, 24% are okay with letting their kids turn the beds into trampolines. Let’s hope those beds are sturdy.
Here’s a shocker: 19% think it’s fine to take the Bibles home. What?
While the organizations that provide them don’t mind, it still feels a bit off, considering one of the Ten Commandments is pretty clear on stealing.
Hosting a party without telling the hotel?
6% give it a thumbs up. The more, the merrier, but maybe let the front desk know first.
Talking loudly after 10:00 P.M. is cool with 11% of people. Night owls, rejoice! Your late-night chats are validated by a small but vocal group.
And the rebels? 8% don’t see a problem with bringing pets without prior approval or pilfering hangers. And for those who think smoking in non-smoking rooms or snagging decorative items is fine—well, that’s 4% of you. Bold moves, but maybe not the best idea.
But the craziest?
37% say it’s cool to wear your pajamas throughout the hotel’s common areas. What?
So, where do you stand on these hotel hijinks? Whether you’re a rule follower or a rebel, one thing’s clear: everyone has their own idea of what’s acceptable hotel etiquette.