I'm with you Anagnorisis, I could care less about hanging out in lounges most of the time. On departure, I would rather spend as much time as possible (sleeping, watching TV, or working depending on time of day) at my destination than getting to the airport more than an hour before my flight and hang out at the lounge. When I used to travel for business, 80% of the time, I was probably amongst the last handful of people to board the plane. Even now on my international leisure trips on UA, where I get free access to the lounges, I seldom make use of it.

I must admit though that I thought I was in heaven the two times I passed through CX's The Wing at HKG. After a long flight, I could see how a shower would be nice on arrival. And if I were flying a lot domestically, I could see how the prospect of flight delays would scare me into buying a lounge membership. Other than that, if I had some free time before my departure the day before or morning of, I would rather visit a supermarket wherever I am at and stock up on some snacks and drinks before the flight. Whether on business or leisure, I am more interested in seeing what the locals do than to hang out and have a drink with a fat business traveler or sitting next to someone yapping on their cell phone inside the lounge. I should also add that sometimes the lounge is as packed as the general concourse.