Basic Pool Etiquette

As the summer season scorches on, more and more people would find ways to cool off and relax as the heat bears down on us. For this reason, more and more people would flock to either the nearest beach to them or cool themselves off in the country club pool.  As this is the hottest season of the year, there would be a lot more people hanging around in the pool’s and beaches more than usual and considering there is an eclectic mix of personalities in close proximity to each other, conflicts are not entirely impossible and may even be inevitable.

For this reason, you should know how to conduct yourself to make sure you are not getting on anyone’s nerves while you are there. For everyone’s optimum enjoyment of their summer frolic in the pool or on the beach, here are some simple rules you can follow.

1.)    Keep your music down 

You may be under the impression that you have impeccable taste in music and that may be true, but that in no way means you could be so cavalier in the regulation of its volume. While you are the beach, there may be a lot of background noise to drown it out and blaring it at unreasonable levels would just be effectively contributing to the noise while keeping the volume high in country club pool where it is more low-key is the height of discourtesy to other guests who are just trying to enjoy a relaxing afternoon dip. Your music may be disruptive to other pool patrons, so be considerate and keep the volume at a reasonable level.

2.)    Do not bother the lifeguard 

Lifeguards have a very important role in pools and beaches: surveying the water and potentially saving lives. So, bothering them with your petty requests which you can attend to yourself or fussy questions may distract them from their only duty. If your concern needs attending to, do not bother the lifeguard on duty and instead find an attendant of off-duty lifeguard instead.

3.)    Take responsibility for your kids

The pool and the beach have employed lifeguards, not babysitters. Consider that these places are not daycare centers so parents should be extra vigilant as regards the safety of their children by not letting them loiter around the beach aimlessly and run wild. Additionally, parents should assume responsibility for their child’s swimming skill level. A lifeguard may be on duty but remember that the lifeguard has the whole beach to keep an eye on.

4.)    Wear appropriate swimwear 

Baggy and weighty clothes will tend to weight you down once it gets wet while you are swimming, so it is best if you wore a swimming attire with the appropriate material. As regards courtesy, it is best to consider the kind of company you are in when you are deciding what swimwear to wear. If you are heading to a summer party by the pool hosted by your friends then feel free to break out your new bikini, but if your hosts and surroundings are more conservative, consider ditching the slinky bikini for something that will cover more of your skin.

5.)    Take your trash with you 

Be a courteous beach visitor and pool patron by minding your own trash and taking it with you as you make your exit from the general vicinity. Parties and hangouts done at the beach or at the pool would generate trash, and if you leave them around, it would attract pests and birds. And if you are drinking liquor by the beach, the chances of leaving broken glass in the sand are higher which would endanger other beach goers. Keep the beaches pristine and clean, so start taking better care of the beach you love by throwing out the trash you bring.

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Dress Code 101: Pool Party Fashion Etiquette

In the midst of a scorching summer heat, many of us would want to take an afternoon dip in a country club’s pool. This would also be the perfect opportunity for some of us to show off what we have been working on all summer, our newly flattened stomachs and our toned abs. Unfortunately, though an afternoon spent frolicking in the pool seems like an ideal way to beat the summer heat, there are some of us who make unwise sartorial decisions that would turn an otherwise fun afternoon pool party into an embarrassing affair caused by a potential wardrobe malfunction. As this is something we would not want to happen, it would be best if we followed the basic poolside etiquette as in this way you would be effectively avoiding unwanted stares from other guests.

Seeing as this is something most of us want to avoid (especially for those of us who love slinky swimwear that cling to our bodies), this article has collected a number of clothing items that you should never wear while swimming or taking a dip in the pool. So that whether you are hosting a summer pool party, going to one or are simply lounging at your favorite poolside place, you would not be leaving other guests with the wrong impression.

1.)    SWIM BRIEFS 

This is something that has gone incredibly tacky over the years and should only be worn by individuals who are swimmers or athletes in that aspect or Olympians as this would most certainly not look out of place on them. In any case, you should never wear swim briefs to the pool. Opt for swimming trunks that closely resemble shorts instead or board shorts. They come in varied styles, cuts and colors that finding one suitable for you should not be all too hard.

2.)    OVERSIZED TEES 

Oversized tees may cover everything you would want to conceal. However, you should also bear in mind that cotton (which tees are predominantly made of) becomes rather heavy when soaked and drenched in water. And when this happens, it can restrict a lot of movement when you are swimming. So as a rule, tees that fall down to your knees or generally oversized tees should never ever be worn to go swimming. Dive in using your favorite bathing suit or at least one that suits you. Do not forget to apply the sunscreen before and after hitting the water if you are looking to avoid sunburn.

3.)    EXCESSIVE PERFUME 

Not only is it largely impractical, but should you overdo it and you will be attracting a horde of mosquitoes once the sun starts setting. Instead, use your fragrance sparingly and enjoy a dip in the pool being itch-free or lounging on the pool without these bloodthirsty pests biting on you every chance they get.

4.)    THONGS

You may want to flaunt your newly toned backside or rear, but this is an effective way to draw attention and not in a good way. Unless it is a private event where only you and a significant other are the attendees, it is best to keep your thongs in the closet where they belong. Opt for swimwear that would flatter your body but would not draw any unnecessary attention from the guests and would not have you as the party’s main topic for gossip.

5.)    STILETTOS 

As much as you may want to look stylish and fashion forward at all times and even when you are about to take a dip in a pool, it is incredibly unsafe to be sporting this kind of footwear not only in the pool but by the poolside as well. Wearing a pair of stilettos by itself is already a risk but add a slippery pavement to that and you will be making the scenario all the more precarious. Keep your sexy shoes away from the water and save them for a Saturday night out in town. Instead, opt for practical waterproof sandals that would make it easier for you to tread on the slippery ground.

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