Don't clean yourself on the plane.
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2025 4:14 am
When I first flew to Barcelona (from Zagreb), it was clear to me that the flight was too short for sleep (which I can't even manage on 15-hour flights), that there was no infotainment on the plane (again, too short a flight), no internet (you guessed it, too short), and that I had forgotten to bring a book (my fault, it was left in my suitcase). So I studied the passengers around me so I wouldn't go crazy with boredom for 2 hours.
A female passenger in the seat next to me caught my eye and started doing something that no one should ever think of doing on a plane or anywhere with other people.
After taking off her shoes and socks and placing her feet on the seat, she began colombia whatsapp list trim and clean her toenails. I'm not even sure how she managed to sneak manicure tools into the cabin, but I'm guessing that snacks aren't on the list of dangerous and terrorist items.
People watched her as she diligently cleaned, and the person in the seat next to her almost fell to the floor as she backed away because she clearly didn't want to be exposed to nails flying everywhere. Maybe her feet didn't smell good either? I don't know, I was lucky I was too far away, but the fact is that cleaning your nails (or anything else) on a plane is not acceptable behavior.
Don't be pushy and rush into the luggage compartment.
On the last long flight I was on, the plane was packed, with mostly Korean passengers and only one Korean flight attendant who spoke the language. While most of the passengers were calm, one group decided to shorten their flight time by repeatedly opening the overhead bin, taking out bags and backpacks, rummaging through them, and putting them back.
While such behavior is stressful even under normal circumstances, it is especially dangerous if the turbulence alarm is on, which was present throughout the flight and during which it is advisable for passengers to remain strapped in and not open the luggage compartments so that a suitcase does not fly out and injure someone or so that people do not fall and get injured in the event of severe shaking.
But these passengers were a little (a lot) hyperactive and decided to have fun with their luggage. One flight attendant who knew the language wasn't enough because they didn't listen to her. She had to come in and show them with her hands, feet and other signs what to (not) do and put them in their seats. It was tiring to watch, and I can imagine how it was for the staff.
A similar situation occurred with a passenger on a flight from Istanbul who was almost removed from the plane for inappropriate behavior, rummaging through the overhead bin before takeoff, and a lack of cooperation accompanied by shouting and words that should be censored. He was calmed down with a shot of whiskey. I'm not sure if that was necessarily a good decision, but the fact is that he calmed down and didn't vote until landing.
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Be a considerate parent
I'm not the only person who gets goosebumps when they realize there are children on a plane. Some people who have children of their own claim that they feel sick when they see them sitting near a child. The culprit is reckless parents and horror stories about kids causing chaos on the plane or screaming at the top of their lungs for 5 hours of flight.
You may think that your child is the best thing in the world after electricity, hot water, and the internet, but I can assure you that no one else thinks that way except you.
I know, it's not easy to calm a crying baby on a plane when you can't get out and you don't know what's bothering your baby (change in pressure, bad air, blocked ears, nausea, or anything else they can't explain to you). But don't be an asshole and act like you don't care about the other passengers.
Admit the problem and at least apologize to the people around you. By showing that you are aware of the problem and that it is crystal clear to you that others may be bothered by your child's screaming, you will be doing yourself and others a favor. Along the way, you will reduce the likelihood that others will want to kill you on the spot, and instead, they will feel sorry for you and try to help you.
A female passenger in the seat next to me caught my eye and started doing something that no one should ever think of doing on a plane or anywhere with other people.
After taking off her shoes and socks and placing her feet on the seat, she began colombia whatsapp list trim and clean her toenails. I'm not even sure how she managed to sneak manicure tools into the cabin, but I'm guessing that snacks aren't on the list of dangerous and terrorist items.
People watched her as she diligently cleaned, and the person in the seat next to her almost fell to the floor as she backed away because she clearly didn't want to be exposed to nails flying everywhere. Maybe her feet didn't smell good either? I don't know, I was lucky I was too far away, but the fact is that cleaning your nails (or anything else) on a plane is not acceptable behavior.
Don't be pushy and rush into the luggage compartment.
On the last long flight I was on, the plane was packed, with mostly Korean passengers and only one Korean flight attendant who spoke the language. While most of the passengers were calm, one group decided to shorten their flight time by repeatedly opening the overhead bin, taking out bags and backpacks, rummaging through them, and putting them back.
While such behavior is stressful even under normal circumstances, it is especially dangerous if the turbulence alarm is on, which was present throughout the flight and during which it is advisable for passengers to remain strapped in and not open the luggage compartments so that a suitcase does not fly out and injure someone or so that people do not fall and get injured in the event of severe shaking.
But these passengers were a little (a lot) hyperactive and decided to have fun with their luggage. One flight attendant who knew the language wasn't enough because they didn't listen to her. She had to come in and show them with her hands, feet and other signs what to (not) do and put them in their seats. It was tiring to watch, and I can imagine how it was for the staff.
A similar situation occurred with a passenger on a flight from Istanbul who was almost removed from the plane for inappropriate behavior, rummaging through the overhead bin before takeoff, and a lack of cooperation accompanied by shouting and words that should be censored. He was calmed down with a shot of whiskey. I'm not sure if that was necessarily a good decision, but the fact is that he calmed down and didn't vote until landing.
plane-3
Be a considerate parent
I'm not the only person who gets goosebumps when they realize there are children on a plane. Some people who have children of their own claim that they feel sick when they see them sitting near a child. The culprit is reckless parents and horror stories about kids causing chaos on the plane or screaming at the top of their lungs for 5 hours of flight.
You may think that your child is the best thing in the world after electricity, hot water, and the internet, but I can assure you that no one else thinks that way except you.
I know, it's not easy to calm a crying baby on a plane when you can't get out and you don't know what's bothering your baby (change in pressure, bad air, blocked ears, nausea, or anything else they can't explain to you). But don't be an asshole and act like you don't care about the other passengers.
Admit the problem and at least apologize to the people around you. By showing that you are aware of the problem and that it is crystal clear to you that others may be bothered by your child's screaming, you will be doing yourself and others a favor. Along the way, you will reduce the likelihood that others will want to kill you on the spot, and instead, they will feel sorry for you and try to help you.