The Emirates Forum Brunch - Off-topic chit-chat and banter
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The Emirates Forum Brunch - Off-topic chit-chat and banter
Hey Guys and Girls,
I've mentioned it before but figured I'd finally just start a thread for non-specific chit-chat around EK which doesn't warrant it's own thread.
The EK forum has in the past year, or so I feel, from a lot of off-topic sidelining posts in threads to a very linear and formal sub-forum where the regulars have been less chatty and it's been mostly just people asking questions and others answering. That's all fine but let's get some spirit back into it!
As Friday Brunch is a big event in Emirates' home of Dubai, I figured it an apt title.
I'll start with something certainly not worthy of it's own thread (and I've got dozens of these little observations I'd love to share and see how others feel or if others notice):
EK Lounge bathrooms (specifically in DXB, but I think also some outstations): the doors lock the wrong way (turn counter-clockwise to lock). Have you noticed? If so how often do you still try lock them the wrong way or have you programmed it into muscle memory yet? I found myself this morning locking the door from muscle memory in the DXB B Concourse J Lounge, but still had to think about it.
Any idea why they are like this? Is it a ME thing? I don't remember noticing it elsewhere in the ME.
I've mentioned it before but figured I'd finally just start a thread for non-specific chit-chat around EK which doesn't warrant it's own thread.
The EK forum has in the past year, or so I feel, from a lot of off-topic sidelining posts in threads to a very linear and formal sub-forum where the regulars have been less chatty and it's been mostly just people asking questions and others answering. That's all fine but let's get some spirit back into it!
As Friday Brunch is a big event in Emirates' home of Dubai, I figured it an apt title.
I'll start with something certainly not worthy of it's own thread (and I've got dozens of these little observations I'd love to share and see how others feel or if others notice):
EK Lounge bathrooms (specifically in DXB, but I think also some outstations): the doors lock the wrong way (turn counter-clockwise to lock). Have you noticed? If so how often do you still try lock them the wrong way or have you programmed it into muscle memory yet? I found myself this morning locking the door from muscle memory in the DXB B Concourse J Lounge, but still had to think about it.
Any idea why they are like this? Is it a ME thing? I don't remember noticing it elsewhere in the ME.
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Can confirm that down under we lock anti-clockwise.
Ever noticed the main concourse lavs (concourse A) beside the prayer room are.. traditional? Was caught short a few weeks ago and had to use them. A hole in the ground and a shower head wasn't what I had in mind for a constitutional.
Ever noticed the main concourse lavs (concourse A) beside the prayer room are.. traditional? Was caught short a few weeks ago and had to use them. A hole in the ground and a shower head wasn't what I had in mind for a constitutional.
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Can confirm that down under we lock anti-clockwise.
Ever noticed the main concourse lavs (concourse A) beside the prayer room are.. traditional? Was caught short a few weeks ago and had to use them. A hole in the ground and a shower head wasn't what I had in mind for a constitutional.
Ever noticed the main concourse lavs (concourse A) beside the prayer room are.. traditional? Was caught short a few weeks ago and had to use them. A hole in the ground and a shower head wasn't what I had in mind for a constitutional.
FWIW apparently it's much better for you anatomically.
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"Squat toilet" and "sit down toilet" are maybe better labels for the two types?
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Thanks @skywardhunter for starting the thread, great idea! I don't think I've ever used restrooms in DXB outside the lounges and have never seen a squat toilet in the lounge restrooms.
<another_tangent>However I do dislike it when the entire stall is soaked from people using the bidet... I'm not really familiar with their use, but my understanding was that proper use would not result in getting the seat and floor wet?? Actually curious to hear from others what the norms are in bidet using regions of the world.</another_tangent>
<another_tangent>However I do dislike it when the entire stall is soaked from people using the bidet... I'm not really familiar with their use, but my understanding was that proper use would not result in getting the seat and floor wet?? Actually curious to hear from others what the norms are in bidet using regions of the world.</another_tangent>
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<another_tangent>However I do dislike it when the entire stall is soaked from people using the bidet... I'm not really familiar with their use, but my understanding was that proper use would not result in getting the seat and floor wet?? Actually curious to hear from others what the norms are in bidet using regions of the world.</another_tangent>
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Lot's of people from that part of the world wash their feet. Have you never walked into the toilets at DXB and seen a whole bunch of people washing their feet in the sinks?
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
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Lot's of people from that part of the world wash their feet. Have you never walked into the toilets at DXB and seen a whole bunch of people washing their feet in the sinks?
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
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That makes sense, can't say I've noticed it however. In the lounge that is.
In the concourse if you make it past the 20m queue hold your breath, close your eyes and stumble in and out as fast as you can.
On that note, do you guys also feel sorry for those haggard looking travellers in a long snaking queue to the ladies bathroom next to that weird assembly line bakery and forest place between C and B gates (after Burger King)?
In the concourse if you make it past the 20m queue hold your breath, close your eyes and stumble in and out as fast as you can.
On that note, do you guys also feel sorry for those haggard looking travellers in a long snaking queue to the ladies bathroom next to that weird assembly line bakery and forest place between C and B gates (after Burger King)?
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Lot's of people from that part of the world wash their feet. Have you never walked into the toilets at DXB and seen a whole bunch of people washing their feet in the sinks?
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
I walked into this at DOH a couple of years ago. The place was flooded, with some poor cleaner trying to rescue the place
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That makes sense, can't say I've noticed it however. In the lounge that is.
In the concourse if you make it past the 20m queue hold your breath, close your eyes and stumble in and out as fast as you can.
On that note, do you guys also feel sorry for those haggard looking travellers in a long snaking queue to the ladies bathroom next to that weird assembly line bakery and forest place between C and B gates (after Burger King)?
In the concourse if you make it past the 20m queue hold your breath, close your eyes and stumble in and out as fast as you can.
On that note, do you guys also feel sorry for those haggard looking travellers in a long snaking queue to the ladies bathroom next to that weird assembly line bakery and forest place between C and B gates (after Burger King)?
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