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Summer is coming up, which means inevitable summer vacations are bound to happen. We want the sun, the sand, and a luxurious hotel! Next time you're planning a hotel trip, make sure to consider your etiquette and overall common sense. It will probably save you (and others) a lot of frustration. 1. Don't even think about opening the mini-bar fugu-san // Flickr Mini-bars are notoriously expensive, so you can save a lot of money if you just leave that little refrigerator door shut. 2. Don't throw parties pxhere Don't throw hotel room parties. No one needs to be kept awake until 3 am because you and a few friends decided to get rowdy. Not only is it frustrating for those trying to sleep next door, it's also annoying for the staff who have to deal with complaining guests. 3. Don't leave your hair in the drain Wikimedia Commons The cleaning ladies don't want to fish the hair balls out of your shower drain. If you do anything gross while at your hotel, just be courteous and clean up after yourself. 4. Don't tip your bellhop with "gifts" Wikimedia Commons Your bellhop doesn't want gum, candy, or any other weird substance. He didn't just drag all your suitcases up five floors just to be thanked with half a gift card to Jamba Juice. 5. Do not allow your kids to run screaming through the lobby (or hallways) Arjen Toet // Flickr This really goes for anyone, not just kids. Just don't be obnoxiously loud. No one else wants to hear it, and you can ruin everyone else's hotel experience. 6. Don't accidentally lock yourself out of your room... multiple times Wikimedia Commons Locking yourself out is not only a headache for you, but also for the hotel staff (especially if it happens more than once). Just keep track of your things, maybe even put it in your wallet or on a keychain. It's your responsibility once they give you the key. Click through to the next page to see more hotel no-no's! 7. Don't take anything from the hotel room that isn't yours Wikimedia Commons This one should be obvious. You can't just steal things from your hotel room. Unless it's the complimentary shampoos, then that's okay. 8. Don't argue with the hotel staff Wikimedia Commons The receptionists are the face of the hotel staff. They are working as hard as possible to accommodate everyone's requests and they have to deal with way more than they bargained for. Give them a break, and maybe a smile, too. It'll make their day! 9. Don't bring a black light to check out your room Cory Doctorow // Flickr People sometimes bring black lights to their hotel to scan for stains that aren't visible to the naked eye. Trust me, you're better off not knowing. 10. Don't leave your room naked Wikimedia Commons Streaking isn't cute anymore. Please make sure you're decent when walking in a public hotel hallway. Yes, people still do this. Yes, it is still frowned upon. Sorry to disappoint. Have you done or seen any of these no-no's while staying at a hotel? Share this article if you think etiquette still matters!