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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by StuckOnSegments
I take it that you aren't tall?

Those of us who have long legs and bad knees DO NOT WANT ANYTHING under the seat in front of them. It is extremely uncomfortable to keep my legs bent for a long period of time.

He is not a DYKWIA.
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It couldn't possibly be the guy with two carry-ons who is the problem.

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Originally Posted by sethb
So, since (according to you) I have to put my small bag under the seat in front of me, I might as well carry on my larger one and put it in the overhead. That provides less space for others than putting my small bag in the overhead. Why do you find such a situation preferable?
Zackly.

Originally Posted by krlcomm
He was able to get his briefcase underneath the seat with no problem... once it appeared at my feet he was informed that under no circumstance would his briefcase be staying there.
Did you suggest that he might relocate it to another, um, "more-confined" space?

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