Appropriate Behaviour in the QF Lounges

[justcallmeryan]

As with all those *&%#@ rushing past illegally on the bus lane every morning :evil:

Funny to read this as yesterday I was sitting in some awful traffic trying to get from Chatswood to Bondi Junction at 8.15am on the freeway (I know, what was I thinking!!) These idiots were speeding past me on the left in the transit lane as I got more furious by minute. Low and behold, as I turned a bend, there was a cop car with at least 3 or 4 cars pulled over in the shoulder area, issuing fines for single drivers in the transit lane. Certainly was a small victory but made me smile, at least for a few minutes. :mrgreen:

 

[klavdy]

Hmmm, I've seen people do the nail clipping thing and the snot wiping caper but the one that really grossed me out was the business suited dental flosser.
Fingers in gaping maw, saw away with the floss, remove and inspect the resulting detritus , give it a sniff for good measure then hold the floss taut and "twang" the blobs across the room.
Rinse and repeat.
Truly nauseated me.

 

[GrantMcCall]

I was astonished on 14 November when I visited the QF SYD lounge to see that someone had apparently stolen someone's briefcase/laptop bag. A call went out with the description of the bag and as far as I know for the 45 mins or so I was there, it was not recovered. Theft definitely is not acceptable behaviour. On that same note, in 2011, I had my laptop cleverly taken from my bag by a fellow traveller somewhere between security and boarding the flight. The bag had a few extra papers in it, so I did not notice it was lighter until I had to remove it again in Singapore for a security check. When I returned, Sydney Airport had "found" the laptop and returned it to me. They did not say where it was "found". I do recall a woman at the security queue making a fuss with her re-packing next to me and suspect that it was she after I had slipped the machine back into its case and was putting on my jacket.

 

[Friends of None]

I reckon forum Ed should have a three strikes and YOU'RE out policy (same as the lounge). YOUR instead of YOU'RE is some sort of inexcusable grade prep error.

I let my Virgin lounge membership lapse in July (as we live near Byron so mainly fly on JQ out of Ballina and there are no DJ flights BNK-MEL), but my feeling is the Virgin lounge is a much nicer and refined experience than the QC at the moment.

Don't get me wrong, I love the QC, but the Lounge seems more exclusive.

Tim

 

[shane2603]

I'm in qf first lounge at Melbourne now and everyone seems fine here Barr me who is eating, drinking and reading these posts

 

[medhead]

I've posted this one before, but the worst I've seen was in the afternoon in the Perth lounge: A couple changing a baby's soiled nappy on one of the tables by the windows.

Recently got into the Singapore flyer. About 15 seconds after the door was closed day decided it was a good time to change a nappy. Bloody Welsh!


Sent from the Throne

 

[medhead]

I reckon forum Ed should have a three strikes and YOU'RE out policy (same as the lounge). YOUR instead of YOU'RE is some sort of inexcusable grade prep error.

Tim

disagree. So many times recently I'm sure I've written the right thing and yet when I read it later your is you're. I'm sure it's an autocorrect thing at times.

 

[mullewalad]

I have never clipped my nails anywhere but home, but i think you are all being a bit precious. It would not upset me unless the person left the clippings behind on the table when he left.

 

[mikemadden1977]

It doesn't surprise me as a lot of people have no grasp of social etiquette. I guess it's very much the " me" attitude. I'll do as I please where and when I please regardless... sad really.

 

[CMA222]

Under the terms of use of the QC the staff have power to deal with undesirable behaviour, assuming the refusal of access includes terminating access already allowed. The terms of use say:

10.6 Qantas Club staff have the discretion to refuse entry to any Member or guest at any time if, in their reasonable opinion, the Member has not or will not comply with these Terms and Conditions or the Club Rules, or the refusal is necessary or convenient for the orderly operation of the lounge or other facilities or the safety or comfort of other Members, their guests and staff.

So it would be a matter of asking staff to deal with it if they have not noticed or have not acted

The terms also say"

10.7 Smart, casual dress standards apply at all times. Individual lounge managers will have discretion to administer these standards as they reasonably deem appropriate in the circumstances.

but this seems to be ignored as pretty much anything appears to be acceptable these days.

 

[apj01]

I am not a member but I have managed to go the lounge quite a few times over the years and I am ALWAYS amazed at the number of bogans and yobbos in there. (Probably the reason why I wouldnt join).

Feet and shoes on furniture, poor hygiene practices, oafish behaviour etc seem to be standard. And add to that the usual suspects like children not being supervised and people getting loud and drunk. QF Lounges need to set level of behaviour and standards as far as I am concerned. Staff seems to not care and not bothered by it all.

 

[RAM]

Standards are certainly dropping these days, I probably would have said something, unless he was a bikie or something...

I have a friend who when he is out and at places and he's in the gents and sees guys walk out without washing their hands he always says something to them, says its resulted in a few tense moments but its one of his pet hates so he lets his feelings be know...

Wait, it gets worse...

In 2001 a 'undisclosed' survey (how it was described) taken to mean camera recorded survey of hand basins in Sydney CBD offices of both male and female toilets over Dec 2000 was reported with:

• approx 62% of males walking out straight away, and roughly half of the remainder only 'rinsing hands' not using soap.
• approx 67% of females walking out straight away but they did not break down the results of those who went to the basin.

Shortly after that survey came out the building I worked in on George St had signs put in all the toilets.
Speaking to a surgeon shortly after that commented that was roughly what he observed happening in the hospital he worked in, followed with the comment - "You'd think they'd know better wouldn't you?"

Useful tip he gave, never push a lift button/ped crossing button etc with your finger tip - use your knuckle instead. Cuts risk of cross-contamination to miniscule levels - possible to get meningitis that way.

{For the pedants - touch lift button shortly after someone came out of toilets without washing hands (adequately even) and then touch or rub close to eye/nose region, then gains access to brain}

 

[ALH]

Clipping nails in public is disgusting. In fact, ANY kind of personal grooming in public is lower class. Unfortunately, being able to use the Qantas Club does not guarantee a better calibre of person. I totally agree that changing a nappy on a table deserves a lifetime ban. I rarely use the lounges before most of my flights as I get so sick of the stampede to the trough, loud mobile phone conversations and the pong of Angel perfume. Left the First Class Lounge in Melbourne an hour before my flight last week because I just couldn't breath. The smell was so strong it spoiled the taste of my lunch. Pity the poor sods sitting next to the selfish women who doused themselves before flying.

Further to RAM's comments; I was given a useful tip by my 86 year old aunt. "Make sure you wipe the Hotel TV Remote control with Sanitzing wipes before you use it. Just think about what the previous occupant may have been watching (and doing)".

 

[stevecavill]

I have no advice, and I probably would have WANTED to say something, but probably would have chickened out. BUT I can't believe anyone would be so disgusting!! That's disgusting on the municipal bus, let alone the Qantas Club. Eeeeeew!! I would hope staff would be empowered to say something if they saw that behaviour.

 

[Deleted member]

This is why some clubs/fraternal organizations are by invitation only.
Looking for PLU. Unfortunately the great unwashed have entitlement syndrome. So it gets harder to empower the staff to get rid of the offenders referred to earlier. Besides upset a FF and they shop elsewhere. Not a good look in the current climate.

 

[oz_mark]

I reckon forum Ed should have a three strikes and YOU'RE out policy (same as the lounge). YOUR instead of YOU'RE is some sort of inexcusable grade prep error.

Tim

We can't have that. We'd loose (sic) too many members.

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[hardtolose]

Apart from not wishing to watch someone taking care of their personal grooming, there is one other thing that really bugs me when the lounges are busy - people who like to give their cabin baggage a lounge chair as well as themselves. Had this happen in Dallas recently and there were hardly any empty seats and a man was lolling back drinking, using his computer and with other bag on a nearby seat. I asked if anybody was sitting there (?) and he looked up, gave me a filthy look and put his bag on the floor. Not one word was spoken, not even an acknowledgement of my thanks.

 

[Deleted member]

I have never clipped my nails anywhere but home, but i think you are all being a bit precious. It would not upset me unless the person left the clippings behind on the table when he left.

So which unhygienic practice would you draw the line at?


It is I, Leclerc !

 

[danunder1]

What a brilliant topic.
Actual airport lounge escapes me (think Africa somewhere), but a bloody littlIndian guy was on his mobile at about a million decibels in this packed lounge, annoying everyone. I was so p****d off, I got up, walked over, grabbed his phone off him, and held it over this little fish tank a couple of yards away. The guy couldn't believe what had happened and chased after me, whereupon I quietly told him to "shut the coughk up". A lot of bemused smiles etc - on my side.

 

[Archphoto]

Clipping your (fungus, infected) toes in the QF lounge, changing a baby's dirty nappy/diaper on a table that someone has to eat at - what next?? Seriously, some people need to have an anvil dropped on their heads! Common courtesy and respecting others is obviously a lost art in this day and age of the "Me Generation".

The sooner QF Staff stamp out this type of thing the better - after all, who knows where those toenails might fly upon clipping? Extra addition to your salad anyone:shock:. . . . . lawsuit on the horizon QF??