Popular Post bbabythai Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Once a month I stay in a holiday rental high rise condo building. It has a long/ wide pool for everyone to enjoy. The other day I arrived, stripped off down to my board shorts and jumped in. Noticed an old guy watching me. He got out of the pool after a few minutes and walked over to me. Using a polite tone he asked if I could next time take a shower before getting in the pool. He said 'everyone needs to do it'. I nodded my head. I suppose he is correct as Thailand is a hot country- we all have sweating bodies. He wasn't acting like a xxxx head or anything. Afterwards I thought I will do it as its more hygienic for everyone. I think he assumes that no one takes a shower up in their condo prior to heading to the pool. Thought I would see what everyone else does at their own condo. How would you react if a stranger approached you and asked you to comply with the rules of the pool..... Does a little bit of sweat on a human body mixed up with thousands of litres of chlorinated water bother you? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salerno Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, bbabythai said: Does a little bit of sweat on a human body mixed up with thousands of litres of chlorinated water bother you? Always thought it was mainly for suntan cream/oil rather than sweat ????♂️ Edited October 1, 2021 by Salerno 5 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TimBKK Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Always, rude not to IMO. I have no problem if I didn’t but was asked to in a kind or respectful manner. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Yeah, it's a common courtesy to shower first. Pretty much a common rule most places. 12 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post observer90210 Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 In any seriously managed pool, even in the west, one must shower and mainly pass through a mycose desinfection solution to gain acess to the pool. Plainly a matter of hygiene and respect to enter more or less washed. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 It's standard throughout the world to shower before and after. There is usually a sign reminding people to shower. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phetphet Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't. Our pool is right outside my door. If I showered, haven't been out and am sitting with the air con on, sometimes I will just get changed and jump in. If I come home sweaty and fancy a swim to cool down, I will shower before jumping in. I was also told it is a good idea to shower and rinse gear after swimming as the chlorine rots both textiles and swimming goggles. Edited October 1, 2021 by phetphet 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I don't live in a condo, but when I stay at a hotel or go to a waterpark with the kids, I always shower beforehand, then once in the water I pee, is that ok. Just taking the pi$$...... Edited October 1, 2021 by 4MyEgo 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post clivebaxter Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Never been in a swimming pool since I was 12, so no ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeijoshinCool Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 . When we were kids, we once went to the supermarket to buy something to take to the pool, just for laughs..... That yellow food dye we opened in our pockets, while throwing our heads back and sighing loudly, got us immediately kicked out, but the looks on the faces of everyone was a Kodak moment. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I don't have a condo, therefore no condo pool. Yet, I do have a sizeable country pond on the property, in which I faithfully shower before taking a dip. One can never be too careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EricTh Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I go into swimming pools quite often. I notice that almost all Thai will take a short shower just before going into the pool, the ones that don't are usually foreigners from certain countries. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. In this case, when in Thailand, do as the Thais do Edited October 1, 2021 by EricTh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraqRon Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 what a sillllllly topic!!!! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Absolutely.....and I would shower to swim in any public pool in any climate......even if I had just showered at home.....it is called doing the decent thing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Absolutely.....and I would shower to swim in any public pool in any climate......even if I had just showered at home.....it is called doing the decent thing Siwilai.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frantick Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 It's stupid. Tap water running down your body cleans nothing. Never understood it. Chlorine, or salt - induced chlorine will kill any "icky" stuff coming off your body. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno123 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, bbabythai said: Once a month I stay in a holiday rental high rise condo building. It has a long/ wide pool for everyone to enjoy. The other day I arrived, stripped off down to my board shorts and jumped in. Noticed an old guy watching me. He got out of the pool after a few minutes and walked over to me. Using a polite tone he asked if I could next time take a shower before getting in the pool. He said 'everyone needs to do it'. I nodded my head. I suppose he is correct as Thailand is a hot country- we all have sweating bodies. He wasn't acting like a xxxx head or anything. Afterwards I thought I will do it as its more hygienic for everyone. I think he assumes that no one takes a shower up in their condo prior to heading to the pool. Thought I would see what everyone else does at their own condo. How would you react if a stranger approached you and asked you to comply with the rules of the pool..... Does a little bit of sweat on a human body mixed up with thousands of litres of chlorinated water bother you? We have quite a few of those who pretend to have a shower. They go into the cubicle, turn the water on and walk straight out again. Often the water not even touching them. Filthy pigs. Usually the older types, but sometimes the odd Asian woman...and the children...if they can get away with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bruno123 Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, frantick said: It's stupid. Tap water running down your body cleans nothing. Never understood it. Chlorine, or salt - induced chlorine will kill any "icky" stuff coming off your body. Why put it in there in the first place. Filthier people means that more chemicals will need to be used. Just take a shower... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CHdiver Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, IraqRon said: what a sillllllly topic!!!! I think its very refreshing 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrJ2U Posted October 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Its better to follow the rules and shower. We have a shower by our pool at home. Sweaty , dusty, dirty bodies actually reduce the chlorines effectiveness. Enough of you filthy falangs jumping in without showering will reduce the purity of the pool water. Showering before swimming helps keep swimming healthy for everyone in the pool. https://www.manassasparkcommunitycenter.com/why-youre-supposed-to-shower-before-and-after-swimming-by-sarah-barnett/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeBOzbourne Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I like to sit in the pool when eating watermelon. That way the juice all over my face and running down my chest is not a bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Do you shower before you use the toilet? Most pools are used by the local kids as a toilet....just saying...???????????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted October 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 I have my own pool and an outdoor shower I always shower before and after my pool is salt water far better for the skin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaleboneman Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Don't think I would bother if it was my pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraynz Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 If anybody told me to take a shower before using pool at my condo.. I would tell him to F off.. I'm not dirty... What a bloody cheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I do it cuz it's the rule and everyone else here does. No big deal and sets a good, clean example. However I'm probably not engaging a total stranger and telling them what to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 My condo building has 2 pools. One on the bottom floor with hot/cold water showers in the toilet and rooftop with outside shower next to the pool. I always use the pool downstairs because I hate showering with cold water. I will go upstairs only if I'm alone with wife and no I won't shower. I don't pee in the pool which is certainly more gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Our village has a quite large saltwater pool…and yes everyone showers before entering the water. Also ALL have to wear a swimming hat, even those like me who don’t have any hair… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Doctor Tom Posted October 3, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2021 1 minute ago, JAS21 said: Our village has a quite large saltwater pool…and yes everyone showers before entering the water. Also ALL have to wear a swimming hat, even those like me who don’t have any hair… Another reason to hate condo living and the stupid rules inflicted on residents by a none accountable committee of petty dictators. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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