Originally Posted by
atword
For a handful of nuts a non-rev, who is otherwise entitled to sit where she is, should go to the back of the plane? Or not even get on the plane? Mentioning an serious allergy is self-centered? I don't think so.
OP was fine. I might be frustrated too and I have a food allergy. But people don't all communicate the same way. They may stumble over their words. And sometimes they just have a bad day. A little grace goes a long way.
Nutty person: "Don't eat what you want. DYKWIA?!??!
Non-Nutty person: "Could you kindly do me a favor, because I have a problem..."
Nutty person: "I think I'll get a job where I am exposed to pathogens all day long! I'll make sure everybody knows about my problem..."
Non-Nutty person: "I think I will isolate myself from environments which might be dangerous for me. When I can't, I'll plan properly and handle myself with grace."