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AIBU to think hotel breakfast in pyjamas is not acceptable?

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Nextones · 30/08/2026 10:36

AIBU yo think that adults should not arrive at the hotel breakfast in their pyjamas?

we’re staying in a city centre hotel. Nice place- nothing fancy, with breakfast included.

thus morning, 2 young women (prob early 20’s) came down to breakfast wearing short pyjamas, barefoot- clearly just out of bed. They were loud, and not overly polite to the staff either- “where are the plates” etc. just brash and abrupt.

Im generally not a fussy person but this sort of thing feels like a lowering of standards to me. I don’t think we saw stuff like this 10-15 years ago.

AIBU to think that this is not acceptable?

OP posts:
Idontcareboutthestateofmyhair · 01/09/2026 03:36

It's just sheer laziness and a lack of respect. I cannot abide loud, rude people. 'well thats just me innit?' Obnoxious.

JoeyJava · 01/09/2026 11:19

I'd say pyjamas are fine, but definitely not barefoot or too exposed

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 12:52

JoeyJava · 01/09/2026 11:19

I'd say pyjamas are fine, but definitely not barefoot or too exposed

Then you’d be wrong. No one should wear pyjamas to any public place, be it a restaurant, supermarket, bar, whatever. Getting dressed is basic decency.

tpwk · 01/09/2026 14:18

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 12:52

Then you’d be wrong. No one should wear pyjamas to any public place, be it a restaurant, supermarket, bar, whatever. Getting dressed is basic decency.

I’m genuinely considering purchasing some pyjama bottoms for a 7am flight next week 🤣

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 14:19

tpwk · 01/09/2026 14:18

I’m genuinely considering purchasing some pyjama bottoms for a 7am flight next week 🤣

Just wear leggings or jogging bottoms, thus avoiding looking like a twat.

sweetpickle2 · 01/09/2026 14:20

WildlyInappropriate · 30/08/2026 10:40

Horrible. Someone’s unwashed body, sweaty overnight nethers, in thin fabric they’ve slept in, where food is served and people are eating? Revolting. People’s standards have fallen so, so far. Another example of the selfishness and entitlement which is gradually taking over.

Not wearing pyjamas doesn't automatically mean that person has washed their body or sweaty nethers though. They could take off their PJ and put a t-shirt they've worn several times without taking a shower first, you'd be none the wiser.

OP unless these women were rubbing their bits on the omelette station I wouldn't be bothered.

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 14:27

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 12:52

Then you’d be wrong. No one should wear pyjamas to any public place, be it a restaurant, supermarket, bar, whatever. Getting dressed is basic decency.

Quite a lot of the time my nightwear is also daywear.
I remember wearing a PJ top as a top - never worn it in bed. Sometimes fashion stores will sell PJ style tops to be worn as day wear - do they only become socially unacceptable after a hot night of sleep?
Sometimes I've been known to wear tracksuit bottoms to bed and they get worn during the day - after a wash but who would know? and I'll also wear long sleeve, t shirts and vest t shirts to bed, I might wear those during the day too (after a wash of course!).
I'm very confused about decency now. Did those clothes become tainted the first time I worn them to bed, forever tarnished with sleep? How would people know I'd worn them to sleep in - is this a style issue? Also sometimes I have a nap on on the sofa - is it the nap or the bed that's the problem or the time of day or the length of sleep? I think my bed is cleaner than my sofa.

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 14:38

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 14:27

Quite a lot of the time my nightwear is also daywear.
I remember wearing a PJ top as a top - never worn it in bed. Sometimes fashion stores will sell PJ style tops to be worn as day wear - do they only become socially unacceptable after a hot night of sleep?
Sometimes I've been known to wear tracksuit bottoms to bed and they get worn during the day - after a wash but who would know? and I'll also wear long sleeve, t shirts and vest t shirts to bed, I might wear those during the day too (after a wash of course!).
I'm very confused about decency now. Did those clothes become tainted the first time I worn them to bed, forever tarnished with sleep? How would people know I'd worn them to sleep in - is this a style issue? Also sometimes I have a nap on on the sofa - is it the nap or the bed that's the problem or the time of day or the length of sleep? I think my bed is cleaner than my sofa.

I am hoping for your sake you’re being deliberately obtuse? Clearly people are talking about what is obviously a pair of pyjamas.

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 14:39

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 14:38

I am hoping for your sake you’re being deliberately obtuse? Clearly people are talking about what is obviously a pair of pyjamas.

Define pyjamas?

sweetpickle2 · 01/09/2026 14:57

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 14:38

I am hoping for your sake you’re being deliberately obtuse? Clearly people are talking about what is obviously a pair of pyjamas.

Surely PP's point is how can you tell?

Someone in a PJ top at breakfast- not necessarily something they've ever worn to bed.

Someone in jogging bottoms at breakfast- 'not pyjamas' to the naked eye, but potentially something they've been wearing in bed for the past week.

If "pyjamas" is such a slovenly dog whistle, then how can people be sure what they're looking at?

nomas · 01/09/2026 14:59

tpwk · 01/09/2026 14:18

I’m genuinely considering purchasing some pyjama bottoms for a 7am flight next week 🤣

You can get pyjama bottoms that don’t even look like pyjamas anymore.

nomas · 01/09/2026 15:03

sweetpickle2 · 01/09/2026 14:57

Surely PP's point is how can you tell?

Someone in a PJ top at breakfast- not necessarily something they've ever worn to bed.

Someone in jogging bottoms at breakfast- 'not pyjamas' to the naked eye, but potentially something they've been wearing in bed for the past week.

If "pyjamas" is such a slovenly dog whistle, then how can people be sure what they're looking at?

I have black pyjama bottoms and tops that don’t look like pyjamas and I have popped out to the shops in them in the morning.

But seeing people seat themselves to breakfast at a hotel wearing full on stripy, collared, matching pyjama tops and bottoms and dressing gowns was still weird!

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 15:10

nomas · 01/09/2026 15:03

I have black pyjama bottoms and tops that don’t look like pyjamas and I have popped out to the shops in them in the morning.

But seeing people seat themselves to breakfast at a hotel wearing full on stripy, collared, matching pyjama tops and bottoms and dressing gowns was still weird!

A bit weird, I agree. It's convention - the mind has been trained to make associations and to exclaim it's not right! It's disrespectful. Someone should put a stop to it!

I feel that way about many fashions, but I suspect I am being unreasonable, so I keep my mouth shut and I avert my gaze. No need to look at anything you find unpleasant - but I know some people find it hard not to stare and that's a bit rude too!

nomas · 01/09/2026 15:16

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 15:10

A bit weird, I agree. It's convention - the mind has been trained to make associations and to exclaim it's not right! It's disrespectful. Someone should put a stop to it!

I feel that way about many fashions, but I suspect I am being unreasonable, so I keep my mouth shut and I avert my gaze. No need to look at anything you find unpleasant - but I know some people find it hard not to stare and that's a bit rude too!

Yes, it’s one of those things that make you briefly pause before you tuck right back in to your breakfast.

I also think sometimes it’s attention seeing, which I don’t like to indulge.

BeddysMum · 01/09/2026 15:18

Good grief! Who does that?!
If you're running late at least throw some clothes on and brush your hair!
I wouldn't allow them into the restaurant dressed like that.
This is extreme chav behaviour.

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 15:30

nomas · 01/09/2026 15:16

Yes, it’s one of those things that make you briefly pause before you tuck right back in to your breakfast.

I also think sometimes it’s attention seeing, which I don’t like to indulge.

I agree it does come across as attention seeking and maybe a bit too much of the look at me I don't care, but there's often a bit of that in a hotel from groups (even the 5 starred).
I'm the same as you though - glaze over, nothing to see here. The loudness and rudeness to the hotel staff would be more annoying.

nomas · 01/09/2026 15:38

Gardenhabit · 01/09/2026 15:30

I agree it does come across as attention seeking and maybe a bit too much of the look at me I don't care, but there's often a bit of that in a hotel from groups (even the 5 starred).
I'm the same as you though - glaze over, nothing to see here. The loudness and rudeness to the hotel staff would be more annoying.

Agreed, rudeness to staff is always worse. And also the wasted food from the buffet. Stacks of toast and piles of pastries left behind.

IonianNerveGrip · 01/09/2026 16:42

sweetpickle2 · 01/09/2026 14:57

Surely PP's point is how can you tell?

Someone in a PJ top at breakfast- not necessarily something they've ever worn to bed.

Someone in jogging bottoms at breakfast- 'not pyjamas' to the naked eye, but potentially something they've been wearing in bed for the past week.

If "pyjamas" is such a slovenly dog whistle, then how can people be sure what they're looking at?

Exactly.

People are posting about what they've identified as pyjamas, but the reality is that people in a wide variety of casual clothes could easily be wearing something they've slept in and the onlooker would be none the wiser.

tpwk · 01/09/2026 17:31

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 01/09/2026 14:19

Just wear leggings or jogging bottoms, thus avoiding looking like a twat.

I’m on holiday in a hot country, I don’t think either of those will be for sale!

jezlifecoach · 02/09/2026 00:02

I saw people (girls probably about 16 or 17) wearing their pajamas to get on a plane last week at Manc Airport! Me and my friend both were grossed out. They were shorts too

XenoBitch · 02/09/2026 00:13

jezlifecoach · 02/09/2026 00:02

I saw people (girls probably about 16 or 17) wearing their pajamas to get on a plane last week at Manc Airport! Me and my friend both were grossed out. They were shorts too

Some super posh airlines have beds, and people sleep in them in their PJs.
Gross! 🙄

Daisywhatsyouranswer · 02/09/2026 07:20

XenoBitch · 02/09/2026 00:13

Some super posh airlines have beds, and people sleep in them in their PJs.
Gross! 🙄

It’s not a posh airline, but the class of travel, ie business or first, the beds concerned they put fresh sheets on and they provide clean new pyjamas,

tpwk · 02/09/2026 09:44

jezlifecoach · 02/09/2026 00:02

I saw people (girls probably about 16 or 17) wearing their pajamas to get on a plane last week at Manc Airport! Me and my friend both were grossed out. They were shorts too

Why were you grossed out? It’s no different to seeing someone in actual shorts

11AndCounting · 02/09/2026 10:19

Willope · 30/08/2026 12:53

It’s really not. I’m not prepared to view anyone’s PJs. I’ve claimed from a hotel before so hotels clearly agree.

Wow, what an absolute scrounger.

thelegacyofdragons · 02/09/2026 14:29

XenoBitch · 02/09/2026 00:13

Some super posh airlines have beds, and people sleep in them in their PJs.
Gross! 🙄

Well, you are given a new pyjamas and usually a toiletry bag with socks, perfume, toothbrush etc. And they provide clean sheets.

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