What's the polite way to tell the massage therapist you don't want to make small talk or conversation during your massage?
2006-12-27 09:13:42 · 10 answers · asked by devilUknow 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Request the front desk for a silent hour so as to help you relax better. Sometimes they have music on too. I do not like that either. I request a perfect silence in the corner that I will be in. That is not rude in anyway.
2006-12-27 10:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by SP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your therapist should know not to chit chat, the only conversation should be them asking you about the pressure they are applying. The only time I "chit chat" is when the client chooses to talk. But the less the therapist is talking the more they can concentrate on what they are doing.
2006-12-27 09:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by carkegaard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before the session begins.
However, small talk is when you need to inform the massuer whether the massage is going smoothly as in too hard or more pressure required.
Sometimes. they want to know your preferences so that at your next session, small talk is lesser and your needs met.
2006-12-27 13:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by gs04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just nicely tell the therapist that you prefer not to talk. Of if you are uncomfortable with that, tell the receptionist that when you call to make the appointment and ask them to book you with someone who doesn't chat.
2006-12-27 09:44:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission so I would simply say "forgive me for sounding rude but I really would rather not chit chat-I simply want a nice quiet massage. nothing more nothing less. thank you." then proceed to enjoy your nice quiet massage free of chit chat.
2006-12-27 09:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by donbenecio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ma am I'm just going to relax while you massage~
2006-12-27 11:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by YO~NO~FUI E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't respond to their questions at all. If they keep asking questions and you don't answer leave no tip and call the manager after you leave. You should get a coupon or gift card at least the problem will be adressed.
2006-12-27 09:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by katie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"i'm tired, i'm going to go to sleep" and " i need to get some things off my mind" or "alright, this is my time to relax, no talking, just feeling" .
2006-12-27 09:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by can'ywait2getoutofhere 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her, "I love using this time for silent meditation."
2006-12-27 09:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by old lady 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
"Just say, I am dealing with a lot of stress, I need to relax and listen to this music. Thanks."
2006-12-27 11:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by AM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋