Originally Posted by
gonezen
Apparently he needed to spend the entire flight reviewing God knows what in his big fat briefcase and the two available reading lights weren't sufficient for this.
C class. Business. He was conducting his business. Therefore he was within every right to do what he needed to do. Who are you to impart YOUR selfish needs upon him? The easiest solution, an eyemask and earplugs, are a win-win. They only cost you a few bucks and being his time is his money, you are both ahead.
Originally Posted by
12172003
1. Get a window seat yourself.
2. Buy eyeshades. They are only $1 or so, weigh nothing and do not occupy any space. Why are you imparting your needs for an absolute black room to sleep in onto others?
^exactly.
Originally Posted by
ajax
I see keeping your window shade open during a flight as akin to playing loud music at home with your windows open. Sure, you're allowed to do this. But it's highly inconsiderate and anti-social; it disturbs everyone else and interferes with their ability to enjoy the service that they've paid for.
Hmmm. Interesting. So if the "jerk" paid a premium price for a ticket that allowed him to carry out his business needs, why shouldn't he enjoy the service he paid for? It is in fact a business seat.
Is the 'jerk' a bit inconsiderate? Yes. However, I learned early in life that "considerate behavior" is not to be expected. I will live a longer, much happier life knowing that inconsiderate jerks are out there and the answer are earplugs and an eyemask.
Lastly, there is such thing as comprimise. The OP states that first, the window was full blown.
Later, he
half opened it. Thats a step in the
right direction.
The 'jerk'
is being considerate of the OP.
However, at this point, it seems the
OP is being inconsiderate in expecting the supposed jerk to close it fully. The lack of comprimise is likewise inconsiderate and perhaps hypocritical.