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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by livebetter_travelmore
I think if you yell out, "OWWW !!! OMG, THAT HURT !", with sufficient volume it gets the message across.
Originally Posted by CDTraveler
Overkill. I've found "Ouch!" at a volume loud enough for the perp to hear but without alerting the entire cabin usually works. Sometimes if you see the bag coming at you in time "Watch out!" alerts the perp to the situation.
You're right, overkill.

I think one or two W's, like OWW, or OW, will suffice. But the third W is WWWAY over the top.
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