The Rudest Things You Can Do At The Beach

LOADING ERROR LOADING Spending a day at the beach can be an absolute blast. “Don’t assume other people want to talk,” said Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert, author of “Modern Etiquette for a Better Life” and founder of The Protocol School of Texas. “While it is fun to pretend that starfish is your pet, it needs to be returned to the water before you go home.” Shaking Sand On People “It’s rude to shake your towel or sandy clothing near others or toward the direction of the wind,” said etiquette expert Juliet Mitchell, also known as Ms. J. “Sand in your mouth, in your eyes and on your body doesn’t sit well with others.” Smith echoed this rule ― recommending a “gather, then shake” approach to the conclusion of your beach day. “Things like music and loud cellphone conversations easily travel beyond the boundaries of your blanket and affect other people, so be mindful of what’s escaping your bubble,” Leighton said.