Hello,
I have a question regarding etiquette when sharing/splitting a lane that is against the wall (with the ladders).
Today a woman wanted to share my lane with me but was perturbed when I told her that I wanted the pool side of the lane.
It is my feeling that if I am in the lane first I get to decide what side I want, either the wall side or the pool side.
Is there a general rule or some type of etiquette that I am not aware of?
Also, if I'm swimming at the Y, I just assume that at some point, I'll have a lanemate, so I just start swimming on the side that works best for me from the beginning.
I tend to do the same thing. I prefer to swim on one side of the lane anyways. I'm not a fan of circling if I don't have to.
I did have one kind lap swimmer last week tell me that I should get the pool side because I was in the lane first and it was bigger. I thought that was very nice of her to say! I told her that I was finishing up and she would have the lane to herself in a few minutes anyway.
Its amazing what being nice will do. Some people are just flat out rude.
Also, if I'm swimming at the Y, I just assume that at some point, I'll have a lanemate, so I just start swimming on the side that works best for me from the beginning.
I tend to do the same thing. I prefer to swim on one side of the lane anyways. I'm not a fan of circling if I don't have to.
I did have one kind lap swimmer last week tell me that I should get the pool side because I was in the lane first and it was bigger. I thought that was very nice of her to say! I told her that I was finishing up and she would have the lane to herself in a few minutes anyway.
Its amazing what being nice will do. Some people are just flat out rude.
