AVOD "pounder" etiquette.
Jun 20, 2013, 6:43 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: DL DM, SPG Plat
Posts: 696
AVOD "pounder" etiquette.
Flying transcon with my kids, sitting in steerage
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Jun 20, 2013, 6:45 pm
#3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: missing YX more every day
Programs: Delta KM/PM/MM, Nexus, CLEAR, Sharriott Plat, IHG Plat, Hilton Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,105
change seats
Flying transcon with my kids, sitting in steerage
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Jun 20, 2013, 6:52 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,621
I usually just ask the person to be more gentle with the unit, i.e. using fingernails as mentioned above; I have no right to tell them that they can't use the system, but there's no need for them to be obnoxious with it.
Also, the trivia game is nuthin'; just wait until the person behind you starts playing Bejeweled (if they still offer it).
Also, the trivia game is nuthin'; just wait until the person behind you starts playing Bejeweled (if they still offer it).
Jun 20, 2013, 7:07 pm
#6
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Atlanta
Programs: BA Bronze, DL Silver, EK Silver
Posts: 52
Flying transcon with my kids, sitting in steerage
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Jun 20, 2013, 7:54 pm
#7
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: DL FO, UA, AA, AsiaMiles, SPG, HHonors
Posts: 7,982
Flying transcon with my kids, sitting in steerage
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Jun 20, 2013, 7:58 pm
#8
Join Date: Jan 2004
Programs: Delta Silver, US, FlyingBlue
Posts: 324
Thankfully I don't encounter it very often, but turning around and saying "Pardon me, but could you be a bit gentler with the touchscreen, you're tapping is quite noticeable to me" has always done the trick. (If it's a kid, try to make eye-contact with the parent/guardian as well).
Jun 20, 2013, 8:25 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: CVG
Programs: DL 3MM, US 972k (AA 0.0k), Marriott Lifetime Gold, Hertz G, Nurburgring in 8:29
Posts: 2,183
Step 1: In a humorous way tell them "Just a heads up, you can use your fingernail to tap the screen."
if that fails.
Step 2: Take a ball point pen and visualize where the screen is behind your seat, then readjust your aim for the lower center and give your seat back one swift, forceful jab. If that doesn't disable the unit is should at least knock it off it's mount so they'll need to hold it.
if that fails.
Step 2: Take a ball point pen and visualize where the screen is behind your seat, then readjust your aim for the lower center and give your seat back one swift, forceful jab. If that doesn't disable the unit is should at least knock it off it's mount so they'll need to hold it.
Jun 20, 2013, 8:31 pm
#12
Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: DM
Posts: 1,067
Flying transcon with my kids, sitting in steerage
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Woman in back must be playing trivia game, and is playing with gusto -- pounding on the back of my seat like a gorilla.
I tried the "casually move over" so maybe she'll realize that I feel her banging on my seat..
Then I tried the "look around" to let her know that I've figured out that the reason I'm getting whiplash is because of her bashing the seat.
What's the appropriate next step?
Jun 20, 2013, 8:42 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: ATL - DL DM/3MM - HH Lifetime Diamond - Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 3,117
On more than 1 occasion, I've turned around and let them know that a softer touch works better on the system and when they punches the screen, it just pushes my seat. On two occasions, it was an older couple who didn't get the concept, I went back and gave them lesson and had no more problems.
A lot of people are like that, it just takes a nice approach.
A lot of people are like that, it just takes a nice approach.
