Prayer in Lounge
Feb 24, 2013 | 6:11 pm
#17
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So long as they are silent/quiet (non-disruptive) and not blocking tradfic, should be a non-issue. My empathy ends, regardless of if this is in a lounge or not, when feet are washed in drinking fountains. Also, when sinks are used and the bathroom floor is left with obvious puddles and zero attempt us made to wipe them up.
Would all the other respondents declaring non-issue have the same response if instead of someone praying it was someone using the same space to post up, lie down, and take a nap on the floor?
Would all the other respondents declaring non-issue have the same response if instead of someone praying it was someone using the same space to post up, lie down, and take a nap on the floor?
The rest of your post seems unnecessary, and faintly xenophobic.
I'd have no objection on religious grounds if someone wanted to wash their feet (even though I think it's a bit tacky, as far as manners go). My concern would be more the potential for an accident - someone might slip on the wet floor. For that reason alone, I would probably suggest that the perpetrator might care to dry the floor.
As for sleeping on the floor - seen that in many airports. It's not an issue for me.
Feb 24, 2013 | 6:30 pm
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Agreed, I try to tackle the problem with some humor, but at the end of the day people are different. I like to think that if people's actions don't really effect you directly, just respect people's right to be left alone. Personally, I don't go around witnessing to people in lounges, although Evangelicals are encouraged to do so. I've seen fellow members of the flock do this to their seatmates on airplanes and I have to admit that makes me cringe.
Feb 24, 2013 | 7:30 pm
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Agreed, I try to tackle the problem with some humor, but at the end of the day people are different. I like to think that if people's actions don't really effect you directly, just respect people's right to be left alone. Personally, I don't go around witnessing to people in lounges, although Evangelicals are encouraged to do so. I've seen fellow members of the flock do this to their seatmates on airplanes and I have to admit that makes me cringe.
I try to ignore other people's behaviour, as long as it is not causing harm to me or anyone else, but I do not tolerate anyone trying to force their beliefs or behaviour on me. I don't force my beliefs on others, either.
Feb 24, 2013 | 10:01 pm
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Sitting in the "Borromini" Alitalia lounge at FCO in the desk area working on my laptop. A group of guys comes into the desk area, take of their shoes, face Mecca and start praying.
Now I'm all for freedom of religion, but I personally find the time and place to be offensive, especially since there are non-denominational chapels in just about every airport these days and FCO supposedly has prayer rooms. http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-r...oms-and-chapel
Even more so when it's in the desk area which is generally supposed to be for work purposes.
Should lounges be a "no praying" zone?
Now I'm all for freedom of religion, but I personally find the time and place to be offensive, especially since there are non-denominational chapels in just about every airport these days and FCO supposedly has prayer rooms. http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-r...oms-and-chapel
Even more so when it's in the desk area which is generally supposed to be for work purposes.
Should lounges be a "no praying" zone?
Feb 24, 2013 | 11:44 pm
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Lounges see far worse. If the prayer is quiet and respectful, how could it be any more intrusive than a few people having a conversation?
Feb 25, 2013 | 2:07 am
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To all you tolerant folks, try this one time -
Put a cross around your neck, pull out a bible, and start praying in the gate area in RUH and see what happens.
Put a cross around your neck, pull out a bible, and start praying in the gate area in RUH and see what happens.
Feb 25, 2013 | 2:35 am
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However, where other people are affected - for example, if someone is being noisy or is blocking a passageway or getting in the way, or if the floors of public lavatories are left awash with water - then I think it is reasonable to object.
Feb 25, 2013 | 3:28 am
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In any case, it is somewhat beside the point. 5-times daily prayers are a core part of a religion than has a billion followers. It should surprise nobody that every now and then you're going to see someone going about their own business.
Feb 25, 2013 | 8:15 am
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i find those worshiping the mighty cell phone god to be more disruptive. trains have quiet cars. why cannot lounges have quiet sections. no tv, no cell phones. just the click of keys being punched and the rustle of pages being turned.
most lounges have figured out how to avoid my"TV BE GONE" toy.
most lounges have figured out how to avoid my"TV BE GONE" toy.
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Feb 25, 2013 | 8:42 am
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Feb 25, 2013 | 8:49 am
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