To wake or not wake..... that is the question!!
Feb 1, 2002 | 10:47 am
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I don't know what being 6'6" has to do with it.
As far as it being rude to wake the honker, I don't think it is. I'm an occasional honker (when prone) and I definitely want my wife to wake me up. I can get right back to sleep and I think it would be rude of me to keep her from sleeping. But hey, that's why I asked.
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As far as it being rude to wake the honker, I don't think it is. I'm an occasional honker (when prone) and I definitely want my wife to wake me up. I can get right back to sleep and I think it would be rude of me to keep her from sleeping. But hey, that's why I asked.
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Feb 1, 2002 | 11:59 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Efrem:
How about a slight nudge, enough to cause him/her to shift position and hopefully stop snoring, but not enough to wake him/her to the point of knowing what caused it? Maybe shake the seatback a bit?</font>
How about a slight nudge, enough to cause him/her to shift position and hopefully stop snoring, but not enough to wake him/her to the point of knowing what caused it? Maybe shake the seatback a bit?</font>
Feb 1, 2002 | 1:01 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by OldAztec:
I don't know what being 6'6" has to do with it.
What I meant by that was that I think someone who was big would be more likely to do that and get away with it than someone who was small. I'm closer to 5'6" and there is no way I would wake up someone who is 6'6" and tell them to stop snoring. Also I would think someone who is 6'6" probably has a harder time sleeping on airplanes than someone who is 5'6" due to space constraints, so it may be more of an issue.
JD
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I don't know what being 6'6" has to do with it.
What I meant by that was that I think someone who was big would be more likely to do that and get away with it than someone who was small. I'm closer to 5'6" and there is no way I would wake up someone who is 6'6" and tell them to stop snoring. Also I would think someone who is 6'6" probably has a harder time sleeping on airplanes than someone who is 5'6" due to space constraints, so it may be more of an issue.
JD
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Feb 2, 2002 | 5:41 pm
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Here's what can happen when you can't wake up a person next to you...
A little guy gets on a plane and sits next to the window.
A few minutes later, a big, heavy, strong mean-looking, hulking guy plops down in the seat next to him and immediately falls asleep. The little guy starts to feel a little airsick, but he's afraid to wake the
big guy up to ask if he can go to the bathroom. He knows he can't climb over him, and so the little guy is sitting there, looking at the big guy, trying to decide what to do.
Suddenly, the plane hits an air pocket and an uncontrollable wave of nausea passes through the little guy. He can't hold it in any longer and he pukes all over the big guy's chest.
About five minutes later the big guy wakes up, looks down, and sees the vomit all over him.
"So," says the little guy, "are you feeling better now?"
A little guy gets on a plane and sits next to the window.
A few minutes later, a big, heavy, strong mean-looking, hulking guy plops down in the seat next to him and immediately falls asleep. The little guy starts to feel a little airsick, but he's afraid to wake the
big guy up to ask if he can go to the bathroom. He knows he can't climb over him, and so the little guy is sitting there, looking at the big guy, trying to decide what to do.
Suddenly, the plane hits an air pocket and an uncontrollable wave of nausea passes through the little guy. He can't hold it in any longer and he pukes all over the big guy's chest.
About five minutes later the big guy wakes up, looks down, and sees the vomit all over him.
"So," says the little guy, "are you feeling better now?"
Feb 2, 2002 | 5:58 pm
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IMHO, the "decision factor" in this situation is whether or not the person's activity is voluntary.
Snoring really isn't voluntary. People who snore, snore. That's all there is to it. I think it's up to us to deal with it. If you are a frequent traveler who is bothered by snorers -- bring earplugs or headphones!
To provide a counterexample:
Kicking the back of my seat is (most likely) voluntary. I don't care how old or young you are. You need to exercise some self control and avoid repeatedly kicking my seat. If you don't, I'll remind you kindly of your obligations -- once -- and then get serious about stopping the action.
Make sense?
Snoring really isn't voluntary. People who snore, snore. That's all there is to it. I think it's up to us to deal with it. If you are a frequent traveler who is bothered by snorers -- bring earplugs or headphones!
To provide a counterexample:
Kicking the back of my seat is (most likely) voluntary. I don't care how old or young you are. You need to exercise some self control and avoid repeatedly kicking my seat. If you don't, I'll remind you kindly of your obligations -- once -- and then get serious about stopping the action.
Make sense?
Feb 4, 2002 | 11:12 am
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Spider- that was brilliant!
Ok, now I understand the 5'6" vs 6'6" thing, but I don't really agree. FWIW, I'm a window guy (mostly because I am sooo big and need the window to sleep against, also because I get bumped by the FA's if I sit on the aisle) and I do try to plan my activities on long flights so that I don't disturb my seat partner (one of the reasons I've switched from beer to vodka) but if I gotta get up.then you gotta get up. If you're asleep, I'm sorry, but as my great-grandmother said " There's more room out then in!" Now of course you can think "that's easy for you to say, you're 6'6"" but really do you think that if the situation was reversed that I would kick your butt on the plane because you woke me up? Really... I think the real solution to these issues is communication. I almost always introduce myself to my seat partner and develop a little rapport with them. It makes these issues (potty break, snoring) a little easier to deal with. So to wrap it all up.... Wake me if I'm snoring, Little guy.
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At 6'6" -'coach' is a dirty word!
Ok, now I understand the 5'6" vs 6'6" thing, but I don't really agree. FWIW, I'm a window guy (mostly because I am sooo big and need the window to sleep against, also because I get bumped by the FA's if I sit on the aisle) and I do try to plan my activities on long flights so that I don't disturb my seat partner (one of the reasons I've switched from beer to vodka) but if I gotta get up.then you gotta get up. If you're asleep, I'm sorry, but as my great-grandmother said " There's more room out then in!" Now of course you can think "that's easy for you to say, you're 6'6"" but really do you think that if the situation was reversed that I would kick your butt on the plane because you woke me up? Really... I think the real solution to these issues is communication. I almost always introduce myself to my seat partner and develop a little rapport with them. It makes these issues (potty break, snoring) a little easier to deal with. So to wrap it all up.... Wake me if I'm snoring, Little guy.
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