In Reply to: banana lounge etiquette / dynasty posted by bali tiger on Thursday, 26. January 2012 at 11:10 Bali Time:
it is a selfish, inconsiderate and rude thing to do. It gets complicated when the towels have books and sunnies on them. Half an hour is long enough to be away, unless of course they are a little constipated.
They are relying on your good nature not to take it, forgetting their selfish act in the first place. The hotel has provided them for all guests to use, if nobody turns an in 20 minutes - ITS YOURS TAKE IT !