What not to say in hotels

Sometimes, being nice and polite to the check-in clerk at a hotel may get you somewhere. There are also a few lines that can get you in trouble, or at least will turn out to be counterproductive. One of the best - or worst lines - is: ‘I stay here all the time’.

BusinessInsider compiled a list of the worst phrases that people use in hotels. “I stay here all the time”, is one that is often used, apparently to get an upgrade or anything else for free. “If you have to say this, then it’s likely not the truth”, BI concludes. Another often-used phrase is “What bars are good around here?” - followed by, “What time do you get off work?”. It’s cheesy and, as BI adds, “extremely unprofessional (since when do hotel employees moonlight as hookers?)”.

“Can I pay for the room in cash?” This phrase will raise red flags at most hotels, because there is no way for the hotel to trace to your money or identity if anything happens. The final one: “Seriously? You don’t have any rooms? Not even for a rewards member?” If the hotel is sold out, it is sold out. There is no way a hotel wants to (or is able to) hide a room for guests.

Further reading: uk.businessinsider.com