Bad PAX Habits?
Sep 4, 2004, 9:44 am
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Bad PAX Habits?
On my way from ATL -> FLL I was having a little nap, only to be awoken to the sound of "Click... Click...".
I looked over only to see this asshat cutting his finger nails. I was completely disgusted. The nail clipping were hopefully going into his lap, but he probably let them spill onto the floor.
I am no pre-Madonna, but do people have any basic manners or class? He could have at least gone into the lav.
I looked over only to see this asshat cutting his finger nails. I was completely disgusted. The nail clipping were hopefully going into his lap, but he probably let them spill onto the floor.
I am no pre-Madonna, but do people have any basic manners or class? He could have at least gone into the lav.
Sep 4, 2004, 9:58 am
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This is probably not a DL specific thread, but should be quite entertaining anyway. My view of bad pax habits:
A.) Bare feet on the bulkhead.
B.) Nasal excavation endeavors (how's that for a euphemistic approach?)
C.) Hawking up a hairball.
D.) Those who lift their cheek and let one rip thinking they're being so discreet
E.) Cleaning out toe jam
F.) Cleaning out ear wax (some foreigners keep their pinky nail quite long to assist in this and other excavation activities
G.) Popping zits
These are some of the things that I detest, and I am not pre-Madonna either.
A.) Bare feet on the bulkhead.
B.) Nasal excavation endeavors (how's that for a euphemistic approach?)
C.) Hawking up a hairball.
D.) Those who lift their cheek and let one rip thinking they're being so discreet
E.) Cleaning out toe jam
F.) Cleaning out ear wax (some foreigners keep their pinky nail quite long to assist in this and other excavation activities
G.) Popping zits
These are some of the things that I detest, and I am not pre-Madonna either.
Sep 4, 2004, 6:33 pm
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Originally Posted by RobertS975
D.) Those who lift their cheek and let one rip thinking they're being so discreet
Sep 4, 2004, 10:07 pm
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How about this?
Biz class to the UK, pax in the seat next to me was sleeping and started to snore rather loudly. As if that weren't bad enough, rolled over on his side (a really uncomfortable position I felt in the pre-flat-bed days) and flopped is arm over on to my seat with his hand reaching my chest, like I was his pillow or something. Fortunately, FA saw this, came over and moved his arm. We had a laugh about it after landing.
Biz class to the UK, pax in the seat next to me was sleeping and started to snore rather loudly. As if that weren't bad enough, rolled over on his side (a really uncomfortable position I felt in the pre-flat-bed days) and flopped is arm over on to my seat with his hand reaching my chest, like I was his pillow or something. Fortunately, FA saw this, came over and moved his arm. We had a laugh about it after landing.
Sep 7, 2004, 8:16 am
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My husband is a magnet for seatmates that want to keep the reading light on. The overnight flight will be dark except for his row. This goes on for the entire flight. It would be OK if it was just a few hours, but not the whole flight.
Sep 7, 2004, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by Amanda
My husband is a magnet for seatmates that want to keep the reading light on. The overnight flight will be dark except for his row. This goes on for the entire flight. It would be OK if it was just a few hours, but not the whole flight.
Sep 7, 2004, 9:33 am
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Originally Posted by dchristiva
I guess I never thought of this as "rude". On many overnight flights, I've been unable to sleep (for various reasons - jet lag, uncomfortable seat, etc.). Am I supposed to just sit in the dark for the entire flight, or is it permissible for me to turn my reading light on to get some work done, or to enjoy some reading material? I figured that it's "my" light, so if I want to read, I do. But now I'm wondering if I'm imposing externalities on other passengers. What's the thinking on this?
In the real world, most people are perfectly capable of sleeping without requiring blackout conditions.
Sep 7, 2004, 9:43 am
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Originally Posted by dchristiva
I guess I never thought of this as "rude". On many overnight flights, I've been unable to sleep (for various reasons - jet lag, uncomfortable seat, etc.). Am I supposed to just sit in the dark for the entire flight, or is it permissible for me to turn my reading light on to get some work done, or to enjoy some reading material? I figured that it's "my" light, so if I want to read, I do. But now I'm wondering if I'm imposing externalities on other passengers. What's the thinking on this?
, but it's not rude and I will deal with it. 