Originally Posted by
Jazzop
A lot of people are suggesting that we simply purchase and use headsets/earplugs/music players in order to isolate us from someone else's annoying behavior. I'm curious how many of those people would also suggest that those who are annoyed by the behavior of smokers should simply buy a gasmask.
If smokers were harmless and merely annoying, I'd sadly have to agree with it. As it stands, a good example of something discoureous to the nose that we've no right to ban would be those folks who wear WAY too much perfume (although I suppose someone who had bona fide allergies to it might take it as a reason to ask to be reseated away from them.)
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As an aside, there are fairly cheap bite guards (and much more expensive ones available through dentists) that will help some folks with snoring - while I'd certainly never call on their being mandatory (and indeed they don't work for everyone) for those who KNOW they're snorers and are going to fly redeye or 8hr+ long-haul, they might be worth a try.