EACH time you board a plane, you meet people
from all walks of life.
Some of them go on to become travelling
partners or Facebook friends, while there are others you wish you will never
see again.
Other than in-flight service, the outcome of
whether a passenger has enjoyed his flight depends a lot on who he sit next to.
The commercial airplane cabin is a public
space - much like a bus or train - that warrants some basic courtesy across all
seating classes.
CNN reported on a list of five things that
passengers should never do on planes, with bare feet topping the list of
no-nos.
We expanded the list to include some other
common pet peeves of in-flight travel.
1.
No bare feet
After being on the road long hours, the first
thing you might want to do when you get to your seat is to get comfortable.
Sure, you can go ahead and kick off those
shoes to give your feet a breather. But if you have smelly feet, please keep
the socks on. This applies to all classes, according to CNN.
In a confined area like the airplane, it goes
without saying how smells can be easily transmitted, especially to the person
sitting next to you.
Some full-services airlines provide passengers
with socks, wear those and tuck your soiled socks away.
2.
Don't abuse the recline
Consideration would be welcomed especially
during meal times. Do not be that person who decides to lean back when the food
cart is rolling down. It is hard enough to eat in a small confines of your
seat, don't make it even harder for others with a seat in their face.
3.
Don't be an overhead hog
Most of us know that the demand for overhead
luggage space is more often than not oversubscribed.
Don't take up space by insisting your coat stays
next to your bags, says CNN. The coats can go into the clothes rack, just ask
the cabin crew for help.
If someone requests to move your bag to make
space for his or hers, let them.
4.
No talking loudly to strangers
There are some people who love meeting
strangers and befriending them. But there are some who don't.
If you are talking to your seatmate, watch the
volume of your chatter and laughter. The rest of the plane does not need to
know where you come from or what you do for a living, according to CNN.
If your seatmate whips out a book or magazine,
take the hint - he probably does not want carry on the conversation beyond the
casual greeting.
5.
Don't make dumb jokes
Don't say things like "I've got a
bomb," or something equally stupid. While you might find it funny, it
might get your thrown off the plane and into some heavy questioning, according
to CNN.
6.
Don't stare at a flight attendant from top to toe
Okay, she's a hottie and a head turner, who
has definitely caught your attention. But don't stare her up and down, each
time she walks by your row. Afterall, you don't want the pretty lady to feel
like an alien.
7.
Don't leave your chewed gum around
Imagine opening up your tray table for your
meal only to see old gum stuck on the inside. Obviously, leaving chewed gum on
the armrest is equally inconsiderate.
8.
Don't blast music from your headphones
While country or rock songs might be music to
your ears, it could be noise to others. By all means, listen to your favourite
playlists on board, just keep the volume to a considerate level.
9.
Don't make out on board
Light pecks on the cheek are okay but save the
slobbery tongue action for the hotel room.
Groping under the in-flight blanket is a no-no
too. Don't be mistaken into thinking that the action is discreet because you
are covered.
While other passengers might not be so rude as
to expose you, do them the courtesy by not making them feel uncomfortable.
10.
Don't kick the seat in front repeatedly
Some people do this unknowingly when they are
moving about in their seats trying to find the most confortable position to
sleep in. Some are born with lengthy legs and there is really not much leg
room. But when it happens repeatedly, anyone would be annoyed. When that
happens, don't blame your neighbour in front for telling you off.
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