Originally Posted by chrislacey
I agree that it is definitely your right - but I also know that a reclined seat during meal time is annoying.
I follow a simple "protocol" as far as reclining my seat. If I'm asked nicely to not recline my seat (or not "so far") I agree (so long as I'm not missing sleep). When some jerk decides that my seatback is the perfect resting spot for their knees - I get pissed and keep the recline all-the-way
To each his own I guess...but if asked politely, I graciously give my back-seat partner a few extra inches.
-Chris
That is generally what I do as well, meal time is understandable. I will also give consideration to someone who is using a laptop computer. It's not nice to recline hard and crack their screen (unless they are nasty about it!!)