Originally Posted by
PanHam
I think it's classy to ask the passenger behind you if it's okay to recline - and, never recline during mealtimes.
And if they say no?
I agree with the OP that a slow recline is courteous, but with the United seat function lottery*, that's not always possible
*Lottery prizes include: no recline, auto recline, rapid recline, and the grand prize: A seat that works!