India, Aug. 1 -- Hotels.com is giving travelers a timely refresher on hotel etiquette with new survey findings that reveal the behaviors most likely to frustrate fellow guests.
Common Courtesy
- Over 50% of Americans avoid slamming doors late at night.
- 40% say being rude to hotel staff is one of the worst breaches of etiquette.
Biggest Offenders
- Loud behavior tops the list: blasting music, shouting in hallways, and late-night noise are the most frustrating habits.
Poolside PDA
- Only 1 in 10 travelers consider public displays of affection impolite - most guests don't mind a little romance.
Pet Etiquette
- 41% of travelers would ask staff to intervene if they saw a pet off-leash in common areas.
Rule-Bending Confessions
- 25% admit to smuggling breakfast items for later.
- 16% have taken extra toiletries from housekeeping carts.
- 5% confessed to washing underwear in their room's coffee maker (!).
Key Takeaway
Hotels.com's survey highlights that while......
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