Originally Posted by 53flyer
You can't see turbulence, so leave the shade down rather than disturbing your seat opponent.
I appreciate the sentiment, but don't understand the logic. I can't see turbulence, but I can see the horizon and the ground -- by seeing both I remain oriented and less terrified.
It's okay if your position is that my fear shouldn't inconvenience the person seated next to me. However, whether or not I can "see turbulence" is irrelevant.