The Rudest Things You Can Do At A Hotel
Etiquette experts share faux pas to avoid while staying at a hotel, especially during the pandemic.
A hotel can feel like a luxurious home away from home, but that doesn’t mean you should always act the way you do in the confines of your actual abode.
Recently, HBO’s “The White Lotus” illustrated the kind of rude behavior many hotel guests display on a regular basis. And while the show was entertaining to watch, it should not be a model for acceptable traveler etiquette ― especially as the hospitality industry struggles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Travel is picking up and hotels are finally getting back to business,” said Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better
Life,” and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. “Do your part to keep the experience pleasant for fellow guests and hotel staff.”
To that end, HuffPost asked Gottsman and other etiquette experts to identify some rude behaviors they often observe at hotels and advice for avoiding these faux pas. Read on for 13 examples.
