Classy
Mar 27, 2019, 2:15 am
#61
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I called out the posting of the picture and I can assure you I would never be caught behaving like this.
I was raised in a family of keen manners and helpful life advice such as "Two wrongs don't make a right" and "People who live in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones".
Suggesting that the people who object to OP posting the photo would likely behave that way is simply nonsense.
I was raised in a family of keen manners and helpful life advice such as "Two wrongs don't make a right" and "People who live in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones".
Suggesting that the people who object to OP posting the photo would likely behave that way is simply nonsense.
Mar 27, 2019, 2:29 am
#62
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As someone mention, this could be a soothing position. If my autoimmune disease flares up right after a flight (as it might unfortunately happen) I might take comfort in this position to soothe the pain. I would certainly not asked for me to be on the Internet.
So no, some might truly believe that taking a picture of someone and posting it in a public place is simply morally reprehensible. It is also illegal in several jurisdiction. So the idea that "next time it could be them" is ludicrous and probably tell more about yourself than people genuinely thinking that the OP itself is not a classy act.
So no, some might truly believe that taking a picture of someone and posting it in a public place is simply morally reprehensible. It is also illegal in several jurisdiction. So the idea that "next time it could be them" is ludicrous and probably tell more about yourself than people genuinely thinking that the OP itself is not a classy act.
Mar 27, 2019, 4:12 am
#63
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Or me! And I’m wearing navy blue. I know better.
Mar 27, 2019, 5:41 am
#64
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Thank god for Puccini. Someone not afraid to tell it like it is. This is a reflection on today’s standards of behaviour and and it amazes me that someone pointing out this slobbish behaviour becomes the bad guy and guess what it’s BA’s fault for having settee that are old and scratched. Yes you can do this at home but that’s your domain. This is a public place and not a dosshouse
Mar 27, 2019, 6:09 am
#65
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Does it simply not indicate a need for recliners or similar set-up to some of the LX lounges (I'm pretty sure it was a LX one I used although not 100% sure) where there are essentially sleeping areas? They are designated 'quiet' areas as well, where talking and noises are not permitted. It seems like a really good solution to me, and I tried it out to chill out for a while and it was really nice (I did it to get away from people's noises)
I'm pretty sure people would rather not sleep in public like this if there is an appropriate area?
Actually SIN terminals have public resting areas with very deeply reclined seats that appear simple and cheap to put up (they are not mechanical recliners, they are designed to be in a very reclined position).
While I would never, ever be caught sleeping across a sofa like this, I'd happily use those recliners designed and intended for sleep.
Maybe LHR/BA could take notice of people's behaviour and offer solutions to that?
I'm pretty sure people would rather not sleep in public like this if there is an appropriate area?
Actually SIN terminals have public resting areas with very deeply reclined seats that appear simple and cheap to put up (they are not mechanical recliners, they are designed to be in a very reclined position).
While I would never, ever be caught sleeping across a sofa like this, I'd happily use those recliners designed and intended for sleep.
Maybe LHR/BA could take notice of people's behaviour and offer solutions to that?
Mar 27, 2019, 6:21 am
#66
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Every solution has an associated problem, of course ... would the 'sleepers' risk missing their flights?
Or would the lounge employ 'Wakers' to give you a nudge when your next Gate has been declared?
Or would the lounge employ 'Wakers' to give you a nudge when your next Gate has been declared?
Mar 27, 2019, 6:42 am
#67
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I can't recall seeing such reminders at SIN.
The sofa sleepers have the same risk anyway, and so are non-hogging sleepers (those who simply fell asleep vertical) so it probably doesn't make much difference to the risk. It's better to sleep in a planned manner and put an alarm on than to fall asleep and being photographed and then possibly miss the flight
Mar 27, 2019, 6:58 am
#68
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That might be us in a couple of months' time as we get off the HKG flight at some unearthly hour and have to wait till after 1600 for our connection - BA kindly moved us from 1025 to 1625 so almost 11 hours in the CCR/Flounge!
I do have the manners to remove my shoes!
I do have the manners to remove my shoes!
Mar 27, 2019, 7:12 am
#69
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When I felt the need to sleep in a lounge I've set my smart phone alarm to ensure I don't miss my flight.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:15 am
#70
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Does it simply not indicate a need for recliners or similar set-up to some of the LX lounges (I'm pretty sure it was a LX one I used although not 100% sure) where there are essentially sleeping areas? They are designated 'quiet' areas as well, where talking and noises are not permitted. It seems like a really good solution to me, and I tried it out to chill out for a while and it was really nice (I did it to get away from people's noises)
I'm pretty sure people would rather not sleep in public like this if there is an appropriate area?
Actually SIN terminals have public resting areas with very deeply reclined seats that appear simple and cheap to put up (they are not mechanical recliners, they are designed to be in a very reclined position).
While I would never, ever be caught sleeping across a sofa like this, I'd happily use those recliners designed and intended for sleep.
Maybe LHR/BA could take notice of people's behaviour and offer solutions to that?
I'm pretty sure people would rather not sleep in public like this if there is an appropriate area?
Actually SIN terminals have public resting areas with very deeply reclined seats that appear simple and cheap to put up (they are not mechanical recliners, they are designed to be in a very reclined position).
While I would never, ever be caught sleeping across a sofa like this, I'd happily use those recliners designed and intended for sleep.
Maybe LHR/BA could take notice of people's behaviour and offer solutions to that?
Mar 27, 2019, 7:22 am
#71
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I think that there is a genuine difference between having a nap, and lying across an entire sofa with your legs in the air. Ignoring the protests, my concern has been - and this is quite intesting to me. I'm always concerned that if I fell asleep in the Lounge that I might not wake in time for my flight. As there are rarely any announcements - which I do think is a good thing - I set an alarm on my Ipad to wake me. However, that means that anyone else who is trying to doze, is also disturbed. and I don't like doing that.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:34 am
#72
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Dont ever turn up at Stansted at 3am like i did and go through departures. Your head will explode.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:37 am
#73
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Dear, it is an inflexible rule of mine that I never turn up at 3am anyway least of all Essex International airport. I always feel that I need a bath just being in that dreadful place,
Mar 27, 2019, 7:46 am
#74
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A lounge is a public area. The sofas in my sitting room are definitely not in a public area...
Mar 27, 2019, 8:02 am
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