Me, me, me. I want it, I deserve it, I’m gonna take it. Everyone who travels to a 5-star beach resort understands about pool etiquette. Senior citizens get it. Adolescent boys are taught it. Generation Xers understand it. Respect, Regard, Refrain. Pool security guards expect it…because there are distinct clues. Those who take the time to visit the staff at the Towel Hut, receive the day’s color-coded wristbands, arrange two chaise loungers under a patio umbrella, and neatly fold the beach towels so they meet in the middle, are clear indications that “These chairs are taken”. In many resorts, the Pool Manager even goes so far as to lay out towel-covered cushions over a chaise lounger placed in the shade of a patio umbrella hours before an elderly guest needs it. So why is it that a couple of Millennials have the audacity to scoop the beach towels off the chairs of their choosing, toss them in a heap, and plop themselves down as if “Entitlement” is their middle name? Where do they think they are? On an All-Inclusive Party Boat where chair hoggers are known to greedily grab more chairs than they need? News flash: the ones who placed the towels there initially ARE going to show up. And they will not be pleased with your rude actions! So don’t pretend you’re asleep or cast your eyes away as if you’ve done nothing wrong. Grow up, learn how to respect others, and learn about etiquette. Because in the end, you “reap what you sow, more than you sow, later than you sow.” Do the right thing. Then you won’t have to spend the remainder of your vacation looking over your shoulder. Rant over!
Millennial Pool Chair Thieves Lack Respect
I had similar experience just this week. In a theatre bar, food ordered and no tables available. We went to sit on an empty 3 seat sofa to be told someone was sitting there by the lady on the opposite 3 seat sofa. So we had to stand whilst one woman hogged 6 seats. Some people are just very inconsiderate.
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I’m sorry to hear that is more common. Our friend, the pool security guard said it is rare, but disappointing when it happens. He “comped” us a poolside cabana. Great guy! 🌴
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That’s really frustrating and annoying. I completely agree with you.
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We sat in another area where a couple of young kids politely asked if a nearby chair was being used. It restored my faith in humanity. 🌴
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I’m glad. 😊
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Grr. Hate rudeness and absence of respect for others Gail.
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Sadly, I fear it is a sign of the times. 👀
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How disheartening, but I’m glad you got compensated for the rudeness. 🙂
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We were elated. Not everyone is out for themselves! 🍓
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…..also, Kathryn, we did a little “detective” work and discovered his favorite off-duty cocktail, then surprised him with a bottle of it. 🌟✨💫
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Ahh, bribery has its advantages! 😉
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Or…..kindness has its rewards. lol 👁👁
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