AN ETIQUETTE expert has revealed the only time it's acceptable to take food from a hotel buffet. Etiquette expert William Hanson says you can take only from the breakfast buffet, and even then for one reason only..
. William Hanson told Sun Online Travel: "If you have not eaten at breakfast, then you can ask for your breakfast to go." Takeaway breakfast bags are typically used by hotel guests who are checking out of before the early morning spread has been served.
This means guests aren't missing out on the breakfast spread they've paid for as part of their stay. Those guests who are eating breakfast and want to pinch extra items for their trip will need to ask staff. Read More on Hotels William added: "Don't make a sandwich, just ask.
It's all about asking." The etiquette expert was quick to point out that hotel staff are more likely to let guests take perishable items like apples and pastries towards the end of the buffet service. This is because other guests would have already eaten, which means taking extra bits from the buffet won't affect other customers.
Waiting until the end of the service also means guests are helping to reduce food waste too. Most read in News Travel Guests who definitely want food to eat throughout the day should opt for a breakfast to go bag. A takeaway breakfast is ideal for holidaymakers who are about to go on a long train journey.
Food and drink is certainly required for long train journeys, with the etiquette expert previously revealing the ite.