10 Of The Rudest Things People Have Done At A Spa

[mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nn Anastasiia Krivenok via Getty ImagesHeading out for a relaxing spa day? Don’t make these errors.Spending time at the spa is a great way to unwind and indulge in some rejuvenating self-care. But that doesn’t mean you should leave your manners at home.“It’s important to remember that when you’re having a ‘me’ day at the spa, that it’s really a ‘we’ day,” said Nick Leighton, an etiquette expert and co-host of the “Were You Raised by Wolves?” podcast. “There are other people there who are equally entitled to have a relaxing experience, too.”Advertisement

To help make spa days more enjoyable for yourself and everyone else, Leighton and other etiquette experts shared some common rude behaviors you should avoid in these spaces, and what to do instead.Ignoring Hygiene“Arrive fresh,” advised Diane Gottsman, the author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life” and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. “I have heard too many times stories from massage therapists of clients who arrive straight from the gym without taking a quick shower beforehand. Your therapist will appreciate clean hygiene.”There’s no need to go wild with lotions and fragrances ahead of your trip to the spa, especially if they have a strong aroma or can cause a reaction in others. Remember that spas have their own preferred products.“Hygiene is an area people sometimes overlook at a spa,” said Tami Claytor, the etiquette coach behind Always Appropriate Image & Etiquette Consulting. “For example, after a body treatment, forgetting to shower or rinse off any oils or creams before entering the pool or hot tub.”Advertisement

Expecting Your Tardiness To Be Accommodated “Arrive on time,” Gottsman urged. “If you show up late to a session, it may be canceled or cut short. Don’t expect for your massage therapist to make up the time you lost because you were running behind.”Try to get there early to avoid unnecessary stress. And if you have to cancel or reschedule, let the spa know well in advance.“This will allow someone on the waitlist to have your session time,” Claytor said. “It’s the courteous thing to do.”Disregarding Dress Codes“When booking the reservation, take the time to review any materials provided by the spa for their guidelines,” said Jodi R.R. Smith, the president of Massachusetts-based Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting.“Rules vary by spa, so know if you need to provide your own flip-flops, wear a bathing suit in the sauna, or have your hair tied back or covered.”Advertisement&# …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]