Rude to put feet on bulkhead wall?
Jul 19, 2005, 2:58 pm
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Rude to put feet on bulkhead wall?
So is it rude to put one's feet on the bulkhead wall? Does it make a difference whether one's shoes are on or off? Does it matter if the wall is carpeted or not?
I ask in part because I had my feet on the bulkhead wall of a UX Shuttle America 340 several months ago and was told by the FA that she was going to have to "wash [the plane's] walls" as a result of my feet being up there. I didn't want to argue, so I took my feet down, but I thought it was a bit picky (especially given how run-down the plane was already).
I ask in part because I had my feet on the bulkhead wall of a UX Shuttle America 340 several months ago and was told by the FA that she was going to have to "wash [the plane's] walls" as a result of my feet being up there. I didn't want to argue, so I took my feet down, but I thought it was a bit picky (especially given how run-down the plane was already).
Jul 19, 2005, 3:02 pm
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I just don't see the point - after a while, blood rushes to your rear end and your legs fall asleep. 
I don't think it's rude, but since people's feet sometimes stinks, it may cause some odor issues for your seatmate and surroundings. Furthermore, it's the main reason why some bulkheads are torn and worn out.
I don't think it's rude, but since people's feet sometimes stinks, it may cause some odor issues for your seatmate and surroundings. Furthermore, it's the main reason why some bulkheads are torn and worn out.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:02 pm
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Off to TravelBuzz!....I think this has been discussed there before too.
I find it rather distasteful.
I find it rather distasteful.
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It is rude to put your feet on any wall, back of seat, etc. whether or not you have shoes on.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:04 pm
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"wash [the plane's] walls"
I didn't know this was among FAs duties. Or perhaps a rhetorical way of asking you to remove your feet.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:09 pm
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Originally Posted by CApreppie
Off to TravelBuzz!....I think this has been discussed there before too..
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Jul 19, 2005, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
Many times. So now here is another
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Jul 19, 2005, 3:25 pm
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I don't think it's rude, provided you soak your feet in a tub of Drakkar immediately prior to doing it.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:28 pm
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Not rude, but not polite either.
Jul 19, 2005, 3:44 pm
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I always wonder "do they put their feet on the wall at home?"
I think it's tacky and especially tastless when bare feet are applied to the bulkhead. Sadly, I've seen it many times, including from ladies in business suits. Hard to refer to them as ladies in this context, but my momma brought me up right.
I think it's tacky and especially tastless when bare feet are applied to the bulkhead. Sadly, I've seen it many times, including from ladies in business suits. Hard to refer to them as ladies in this context, but my momma brought me up right.
Jul 19, 2005, 4:15 pm
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Originally Posted by SFO 1K
I always wonder "do they put their feet on the wall at home?"
I think it's tacky and especially tastless when bare feet are applied to the bulkhead. Sadly, I've seen it many times, including from ladies in business suits. Hard to refer to them as ladies in this context, but my momma brought me up right.
I think it's tacky and especially tastless when bare feet are applied to the bulkhead. Sadly, I've seen it many times, including from ladies in business suits. Hard to refer to them as ladies in this context, but my momma brought me up right.
If bulkheads were not meant for placing feet upon them, then why are they generally covered in carpet?
Jul 19, 2005, 4:55 pm
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If they just gave us all footrests, this wouldn't be a problem!
Jul 19, 2005, 6:19 pm
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Wouldn't it be nice if we could all resist elevating our feet up and placing them on the bulkhead wall? However, after minutes, or hours of sitting on a plane, stretching the leg, thus placing them on the bulkhead wall if you're sitting on those rows, becomes almost like a reflex. That automatic impulse to stretch your leg and allow a better blood circulation is very hard to resist.
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Jul 19, 2005, 6:29 pm
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Airlines post notices and warning for everything (e.g., "Fasten your seat belts while seated," "Do not sit (against the exit door)," etc.), so if they had a problem with feet on the bulkhead, I would guess they would put a notice there to.
I don't personally put my feet up on the walls of my room... but I do on my couch, empty dining room chair, etc. Still don't know why it's looked down upon.... yes there's a time and a place for everything... but the plane isn't exactly the most formal of environments.
I'd like to know how far everyone is from San Diego (the epicenter of "mellow").
I don't personally put my feet up on the walls of my room... but I do on my couch, empty dining room chair, etc. Still don't know why it's looked down upon.... yes there's a time and a place for everything... but the plane isn't exactly the most formal of environments.
I'd like to know how far everyone is from San Diego (the epicenter of "mellow").
Jul 19, 2005, 6:40 pm
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I will stop putting my feet on the wall if they supply me with a nice leather ottoman like I have at home.