The first man baptized arose from the water totally confused and headed up the stairs to the ladies' dressing room. By the time he realized his mistake, another candidate had taken his place in the water. He patiently waited behind the curtain for the right moment. Just as the next party slipped under, he went into action. But the audience never saw the baptism.
Communication is absolutely vital for any baptism.
The candidates must understand what to expect or they can conceivably take all sorts of poses, postures, and appearances before the plunge. The problem is compounded when there is a language barrier. One Russian couple presented themselves for the ceremony in a very dignified church. He could understand a little English, but his wife could not grasp one word. She entered the baptistry first and immediately held her hands in front of her, palms together, poised as if about ready to take a dive.