Dunk Tank Etiquitte
lot of fundraisers in the fall that have dunk tanks. Just about everyone
likes dunk tanks, but the experience should be fun for all. Here are a few
tips on dunk tank etiquitte whether you are the one throwing the balls or
the one being dunked.
For The Dunkee
1. Know what you are doing before you agree to it. Don’t say you will be in
the dunk tank just because you don’t want to turn someone down. If you are
nervous about it or if you really don’t wanna do it, say so. If you don’t
want to be dunked, it will show and you and the people trying to dunk you
won’t have a lot of fun. Above all, don’t agree to do it and then not show
up.
2. Be a willing volunteer. Dunk tanks are a great fundraiser, but they can
be a headache to manage. If you know you don’t mind being in the dunk tank,
tell the person organizing it that you’re open to doing more than one shift
and willing to fill in if someone doesn’t show.
3. Dress the part. Use common sense when deciding what to wear in the dunk
tank. Don’t wear something too risque if you’re doing a church function.
Jeans and a t-shirt or a conservative bathing suit would be good choices in
that case. However, if you are going in the dunk tank at a place where you
will be mainly dunked by adults, feel free to show a little more skin.
Remember the outfit has to be appropriate, but you will get dunked more the
hotter you look – and in turn raise more money.
4. Bring a change of clothes. There’s a certain thrill in dunking someone
that’s dry. If you are doing multiple shifts or doing a long shift, take a
change of clothes so you can climb up completely dry. I’ve seen people say
they will pay to dunk someone if they’re not already wet.
5. Be a good sport about it. Have fun with it. You can usually tell the kind
of people you’re dealing with. It’s fun for the dunkee to taunt the
potential dunkers, but be careful that it doesn’t cross the line and become
insults. You might even wanna take a squirt gun and get some people wet too.
6. Let people relieve you if they want. Sometimes, you will see a couple
throwing balls at you. Then the man turns to his girlfriend and dares her to
get in the dunking booth. Her comeback is usually “But there’s someone in
there right now.” Offer to get down and give him a chance to dunk his girl
if she’s up for it. That’s one thing, but be cautious of a stranger wanting
to finish your shift, especially if people are there to specifically dunk
you.
7. Give kids special treatment. Kids love dunk tanks, but they are at a bit
of a disadvantage when it comes to throwing balls. People tend to be more
generous when you are nice to their kids. Let the kids come up and stand
closer. If they still miss, let them walk up and push the button. After all,
you are there to get dunked after all and you will make their day.
8. Go all the way under. Some people feel cheated it the dunk you and you
still don’t get completely dunked. Even if you are tall enough that you
won’t go under, cross your lets and let the water cover your head. If
there’s a window in the tank, wave to people from underwater.
9. Let people add ice. Ice makes the water colder, but on a hot day it feels
very good. Plus, if they know there’s ice in the water, people will be more
tempted to dunk you. Say yes to ice!
For the Dunkers
1. Don’t hold up the line. If there’s a lot of people in line, don’t put
down $20 to try to dunk your friend or family member. Pay a couple dollars,
take your turn and then get back in line. That way, people won’t get
frustrated. If it’s slow, feel free to keep them busy by repeatedly dunking
them.
2. Don’t make sexual comments. No one likes to feel uncomfortable. It’s ok
to admire the beauty of someone in the dunk tank and even pay them a
compliment. But saying things like “Want me to dry you off?” or “Will you
sleep with me if I can dunk you three times in a row is going a bit too
far?”
3. Don’t go for revenge. Dunk tanks are meant for fun. Don’t take your
attitude with you and do it for revenge. It’ll spoil the mood and you’ll
probably end up looking like a jerk.
