## Superstitions and Tips for Your Hotel Stay
### Knock Three Times
Always knock three times before entering your hotel room.
This unwritten rule is often passed by word of mouth. The belief is that when you first enter your hotel room, you shouldn’t just walk in. Instead, knock three times, and then enter, with males standing to the left and females to the right, about a meter away from the door. Only then can you enter as usual.
It is customary to knock on the hotel room door three times before entering.
There are many reasons for this knocking custom. Simply put, it’s to avoid any surprises, like someone still being in the room. Additionally, some believe that rented rooms are “ownerless,” and knocking serves to dispel any negative energy within.
### Lights On, Toilet Flush
Upon entering, turn on all the lights and flush the toilet.
It is recommended to turn on all the lights in the room, draw the curtains, and flush the toilet. These actions are thought to dispel any negative energy and cleanse the space.
In practical terms, turning on the lights allows you to inspect the room thoroughly. Meanwhile, flushing the toilet with hot water or boiled water helps sanitize and disinfect it before use.
### Keep the Bathroom Light On at Night
You can leave the bathroom light on while sleeping in a hotel.
When it’s time to sleep, you can turn off the lights in the bedroom but keep the bathroom light on. This provides enough illumination to navigate the room without disturbing your sleep.
### Be Cautious with In-Room Amenities
Be cautious when using in-room amenities, as they may not be as clean as you think.
For instance, the kettle is usually only rinsed with cold water and wiped on the outside, but you don’t know how it was used by previous guests. So, before using it, boil some water and discard it to sterilize the kettle.
Similarly, the towels provided are for shared use, so they may not be completely hygienic. While hotels are supposed to wash and dry used towels, it’s impossible to guarantee they are free of all bacteria and germs. If possible, bring your own towels for added peace of mind.
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