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Etiquestions
ETIQUESTIONS
Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa
It is vacation time, and I have always wondered if there is such a thing as hotel hallway etiquette? If so, what is the most important thing to be aware of?
Actually, there is such a thing as hotel hallway etiquette! I would say that the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone in the hotel. When walking down the hallway, be mindful that people are in their rooms and probably can hear you pretty clearly. Try to reserve conversations for when you are in your room and be aware of the noise your luggage and shoes make. Just try to be as quiet as you can.
I am traveling this summer, and I always wonder about who gets to use the armrest on the airplane?
What a great question! The armrest located between seats on an airplane is for both passengers seated next to it. Just be mindful of your neighbor, and don’t take up the entire armrest. Either choose to place your arm toward the front or the back of the armrest but allow room for your neighbor to use it too.
I love to wear hats! Especially in the summer. Is it ok to keep my hat on when I enter a building?
Summer is the perfect time for hats, and they are quite popular and useful. The general rule is that men remove their hats when entering a building, but women can keep them on. I always say that you should assess the situation. If the building is professional such as an office, you should remove your hat. But if you are entering a beachside restaurant, hats can remain on.
