Originally Posted by
tfar
For me, it makes perfect sense to put those items that will never fit under the seat on top right away AND to give those items priority. Meaning, if some moron on a super full flight stows his briefcase there
Perhaps that "moron" needs his limited legroom for his legs/feet, and that is his only carry-on?
On a couple of occasions I have actually told people to take their small cases down so that a bigger one can fit. It's a matter of efficiency. They always begrudgingly understood.
If you told me to do anything with my luggage, I would tell you to get lost (assuming you are not an FA). If you asked me nicely, I might comply. Try understanding others' motivations instead of "telling" people what to do or referring to them as "morons".
Neil