Ex-Hotel Employees, What Would You Never Do When Staying At A Hotel?

Working at a hotel can be a...wild experience. From unwashed sheets to third-party booking secrets, there's probably nothing hotel employees haven't seen.

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So, if you've ever worked at a hotel, I want to know all the things you would always avoid when staying as a guest at a hotel!

Tim Curry, wearing a suit and tie, looks surprised while standing in a doorway
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Maybe you've worked as a housekeeper and know what items in the room you should DEFINITELY avoid touching (like the remotes or the decorative pillow shams)...

Hand holding remote control aimed at wall-mounted air conditioner showing 25 degrees Celsius on the display
Hand holding remote control aimed at wall-mounted air conditioner showing 25 degrees Celsius on the display
A neatly made bed with white and blue patterned pillows, white sheets, and a green blanket. A blank wooden-framed picture hangs above the bed
A neatly made bed with white and blue patterned pillows, white sheets, and a green blanket. A blank wooden-framed picture hangs above the bed

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Maybe you know to never book through third-party sites because you can get a much better deal and/or room via the hotel itself...

A straw hat, sunglasses, and a smartphone displaying airline ticket details are placed on the edge of a pool
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Or maybe you'd never be caught dead being rude to a staff member because you know how they'll treat that customer going forward!

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Hotel employees, let us know what you would NEVER do at a hotel or what you would avoid at all costs. Drop your secret or tip in the comments or you can submit anonymously using this form. Your response might just be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!