To ensure a comfortable, professional, and therapeutic environment for both yourself and your massage therapist, there are several key actions and behaviors to avoid during a massage session. Adhering to proper etiquette helps maintain respect and allows you to fully benefit from the experience.
Etiquette to Observe During Your Massage Session
Maintaining appropriate conduct during a massage is crucial for a positive experience. Here's a breakdown of what to avoid:
| Action to Avoid | Reason for Avoiding It |
|---|---|
| Making Sexual Comments or Jokes | It's highly inappropriate and disrespectful to the therapist, who is a professional providing a health service. This includes "happy ending" jokes. |
| Getting Sexually Excited | This behavior is explicitly inappropriate and unprofessional for a therapeutic massage setting. Keep the focus on the therapeutic benefits. |
| Breaking Wind (Passing Gas) | This is considered unhygienic and disrespectful to your therapist working in close proximity. |
| Talking Excessively | While some communication about pressure or comfort is fine, excessive talking can disrupt the tranquil atmosphere and the therapist's focus. It also hinders your relaxation. |
| Using Your Phone | Your massage session is a time for relaxation and disconnecting. Using your phone is distracting, disrupts the flow of the massage, and shows disrespect to the therapist's time and effort. |
| Being Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs | Arriving intoxicated or impaired can compromise your safety, your ability to communicate effectively, and the therapist's ability to provide an effective treatment. It can also be a liability for the parlor. |
By being mindful of these common courtesies, you contribute to a positive and professional environment, allowing both you and your therapist to fully engage in the intended therapeutic experience.
