Bare footed in Polaris Lounge IAH
Apr 28, 2019, 7:52 am
#31
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Does anyone else find it disturbing that he has his entire right hoof shoved between his big toe and second toe of his left hoof? Looks like he is trying to massage his right foot with his left, for all to see. I'm not sure why I find that so off putting but that's what sticks with me from the picture.
I would hate to be sitting in a chair at a lounge wondering who's feet was on my arm rest the day before. I disagree that feet are cleaner.
Apr 28, 2019, 8:18 am
#33
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Not only has someone's feet been on the chairs, they have also farted while sitting in the chair. If fact, chairs in a public space have probably had more farts than feet. That said there is some decorum that should be followed in public spaces. Not putting feet on the furniture is one of them.
Apr 28, 2019, 8:42 am
#34
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so let's say someone took their rollerboard through the bathroom (or the airport or the street etc.) and then set it up on a chair to get something or just hang out. Happens.every.day. I think that's worse. No moral outrage? 
Apr 28, 2019, 8:55 am
#35
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Last week in one of the UC’s a pax had his rolling briefcase (“wheels down”) sitting upright on one of the tables (not an end table or work table, but one in the dining area). That was disgusting.
Apr 28, 2019, 9:32 am
#37
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People who don't wear shoes are just as likely to have smelly feet as those who do. It all depends on the feet and the hygiene of the wearer, not on footwear or lack of it. If your feet are prone to smell, they will do so under all circumstances. Bacteria on the skin break down sweat as it comes from the pores. A cheesy smell is the result as the sweat decomposes. Feet in flip-flops sweat just as much as those enclosed in socks and shoes. The fallacy that bacteria on feet somehow don't operate in the open air (they do) needs to be dispensed with.
Apr 28, 2019, 9:44 am
#38
Join Date: May 2016
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People who don't wear shoes are just as likely to have smelly feet as those who do. It all depends on the feet and the hygiene of the wearer, not on footwear or lack of it. If your feet are prone to smell, they will do so under all circumstances. Bacteria on the skin break down sweat as it comes from the pores. A cheesy smell is the result as the sweat decomposes. Feet in flip-flops sweat just as much as those enclosed in socks and shoes. The fallacy that bacteria on feet somehow don't operate in the open air (they do) needs to be dispensed with.
Apr 28, 2019, 10:10 am
#39
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Ah yes, reason #2 ,684 why I travel with at least two packs of Lysol disinfectant wipes - usually I wipe down the table in the lounge before I put my things on it, but thanks to the OP, I will remember to do the seat too....maybe I need 3 packs as doing an entire Polaris seat takes about 5 sheets by the time I'm done....so I need 2 in the lounge, 5 on the flight, so we're up to 14 wipes round trip which is almost an entire pack.
I certainly would have reported it to a UA agent, not the generally useless contract staff who do the dishes, trash and food service. The last time I saw some idiot take their dirty plate back to the buffet and I told one of the contractors to go take their plate away from them, they were completely clueless with a deer-in-the-headlights look and after I pushed them to do something, they just went to get a manager and sent them to me instead of doing what I asked them.
I certainly would have reported it to a UA agent, not the generally useless contract staff who do the dishes, trash and food service. The last time I saw some idiot take their dirty plate back to the buffet and I told one of the contractors to go take their plate away from them, they were completely clueless with a deer-in-the-headlights look and after I pushed them to do something, they just went to get a manager and sent them to me instead of doing what I asked them.
Apr 28, 2019, 10:18 am
#40
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Saw this in the LAX Polarized lounge last month. A middle aged woman, very nicely dressed, had pulled a chair close to hers and put her feet up. An attendant politely told her there is a strict policy against putting feet up on any of the furniture in the lounge. The woman pretended not to understand the attendant's accent. Attendant very politely said I am sorry and left. Came back with an entrance agent who said the same thing and if she need to elevate her feet she could use a day lounge chair or her own rollaboard, not a table or chair because neither are intended for that use.
Was nicely handled. And effectively handled.
Was nicely handled. And effectively handled.
Apr 28, 2019, 11:53 am
#44
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You may find that acceptable in Kona - it is not, it is disgusting to put your feet on lounge furniture like you are at home. It is a business class lounge - not your home, beach, or do what ever you feel like lounge.
And keep your feet off of the bulkhead - why do you think Hawaiian Airlines put signs at the bulkhead of no feet - because even Hawaiian Airlines finds it disgusting.