You can tell that the Christlike personality of JWs has taken a real dive. I was amazed at what the WTS felt was necessary to "counsel" the rank and file on in this 2001 KM.
Common Sense or It Should Go Without Saying and the Talmud Has Returned
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5/01 p. 4 Organized "Decently and by Arrangement"There are simple things that we can do to cooperate with the convention arrangement for making rooming reservations.
- Do not reserve more hotel rooms than you plan to use. (Reserving for friends..remember the saving seat syndrome? )
- Send the appropriate deposit to hold your room. (A no brainer)
- Do not abuse complimentary breakfast provisions that may be offered to guests. (Cleaning out the hotel each morning taking food for lunch time)
(emember that hotel owners properly expect us to abide by their rules. (You?d think JWs were already good at following rules)
We are known as honest people. (Heb. 13:18)
Hence, we should be truthful about the number of people staying in our hotel room.
We must not cook in the room if this is not permitted.
One manager commented that he was able to keep room prices down for Jehovah?s Witnesses because he never has to replace missing towels. He knows that the property will be well cared for.
Surely we would not take "souvenirs" from the hotel.
Rather, where customary, leave an appropriate tip to show appreciation for services rendered.
And always be courteous and patient in dealing with hotel personnel.
Parents, please supervise your children so that they do not become a disturbance to others, including when they use the swimming pool or other recreational facilities.
All should avoid slamming doors or making loud noises, especially late in the evening.
We can do good by being considerate of non-Witness hotel guests who are also using the premises.
Some hotels complain that convention delegates use all the ice in the ice machines to fill their coolers.
Likewise, it is inappropriate to take complimentary food items or fill containers with coffee for later use.
Never should we feel that we are an exception with regard to hotel policies.
It has been noted that some delegates have refused to cooperate with the attendants, even speaking to them in an unchristian manner.
Because of failing to follow the instructions of the brothers and parking where not legally permitted, some delegates have had their cars towed away
When the convention doors open at 8:00 a.m., some brothers and sisters can be seen running, pushing, and shoving to obtain the "best" seats. Injuries have resulted because of this type of behavior.
While it has been suggested that we bring a light lunch to eat at noon, it is not appropriate to set up tables in the parking lot to serve a large meal. This would give the impression of the tailgate parties that are common at sporting events.
