Where I live in some places its expected. We have many restaurants/bars on the water and the boats have to pull up and side tie to each other. Normally there are dockhands to do this for you for tips and they shuffle the boats all around to let people arrive and leave. However if the dockhands are not available the boat owners do it themselves. Everyone just keeps an eye on their stuff to make sure nothing crazy is happening. I have seen a few arguments ensue when people not familiar with the process see other people step/walk across the back of other boats to get to the dock/restaurant. Proper etiquette is to remove your shoes at a minimum and don't be a drunk.
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