Comments on: Airplane Etiquette – or Misery in Flight http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/ Hi! This is my chance to chat with you about anything that pops into my mind. That means it is usually unedited and unpolished, just like conversations with friends ought to be. So, grab a cup of coffee or tea and let's talk! Mon, 21 May 2012 21:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jeff Adams http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2260 Jeff Adams Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:07:56 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2260 Very fitting additions. Thank you! Very fitting additions. Thank you!

]]> By: J http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2259 J Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:36:53 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2259 I'll throw in a few of my favorites: The Rummager. This is the person who (despite the long line of passengers waiting to take their seats) MUST have, right then, that magazine or book or something from their carry-on which is stowed away in the overhead bin. They can't wait until everyone has been seated, and don't dare ask why they didn't take it out BEFORE stowing said bag in the overhead bin and sitting down. And never you mind the long line behind you...it can't wait – they have to have it NOW! Oh, and this ‘must have’ item is usually stored in the bottom of the bag so they can rummage accordingly. The Suiters. This person firmly believes that their suit coat deserves a bin of its own so it can remain unwrinkled. I have eagerly come to many an overhead bin containing one suitcase and a suit coat/jacket draped across the rest of the bin. Really? It can’t lay on top? The Over-Eager. These are the people who immediately after, if not slightly before, the plane comes to a halt will leap from their seats, grab their carry-ons and stand impatiently in the aisles. Where are you going…and so fast? Sit, stay awhile! The time between the plane pulling up the gate and you actually getting off is no cause for rushing. I understand making connections and stretching legs, but the fact of the matter is, no matter how quick you jump up, there are still about 40+ rows that need to exit first. Second problem: For those of us who know the drill of the “pull-up-to-the-gate-to-hurry-up-and-wait”, these Over-Eagers now morph into other etiquette violators: Backwhackers & Seat-Springers. I’ll throw in a few of my favorites:

The Rummager. This is the person who (despite the long line of passengers waiting to take their seats) MUST have, right then, that magazine or book or something from their carry-on which is stowed away in the overhead bin. They can’t wait until everyone has been seated, and don’t dare ask why they didn’t take it out BEFORE stowing said bag in the overhead bin and sitting down. And never you mind the long line behind you…it can’t wait – they have to have it NOW! Oh, and this ‘must have’ item is usually stored in the bottom of the bag so they can rummage accordingly.

The Suiters. This person firmly believes that their suit coat deserves a bin of its own so it can remain unwrinkled. I have eagerly come to many an overhead bin containing one suitcase and a suit coat/jacket draped across the rest of the bin. Really? It can’t lay on top?

The Over-Eager. These are the people who immediately after, if not slightly before, the plane comes to a halt will leap from their seats, grab their carry-ons and stand impatiently in the aisles. Where are you going…and so fast? Sit, stay awhile! The time between the plane pulling up the gate and you actually getting off is no cause for rushing. I understand making connections and stretching legs, but the fact of the matter is, no matter how quick you jump up, there are still about 40+ rows that need to exit first. Second problem: For those of us who know the drill of the “pull-up-to-the-gate-to-hurry-up-and-wait”, these Over-Eagers now morph into other etiquette violators: Backwhackers & Seat-Springers.

]]> By: Jen http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2258 Jen Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:34:35 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2258 awesome - you have me laughing hard! awesome – you have me laughing hard!

]]> By: Tina Lewis Rowe http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2257 Tina Lewis Rowe Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:02:56 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2257 The Front Overhead Bin User (Whose Seat Is In Back.) You wait while they stuff their bag in the overhead bin, then watch as they walk all the way to the back of the plane to sit. Then, the people at the front of the plane have to go further back to stow their overhead luggage--which means they have to swim upstream to get their luggage at the end of the flight. I haven't figured out exactly why people do that, but it happens often. The Seat Switcher. On the last two flights I have taken when I had an aisle seat, someone has asked me if I would switch with them. No. (I'd do it to allow a couple to sit together, but not just because someone wanted an aisle seat.) What I REALLY dislike: Being next to some Baptist preacher who only wants to sleep or work on his computer the whole time, instead of chatting with me. How rude! :-) The Front Overhead Bin User (Whose Seat Is In Back.) You wait while they stuff their bag in the overhead bin, then watch as they walk all the way to the back of the plane to sit. Then, the people at the front of the plane have to go further back to stow their overhead luggage–which means they have to swim upstream to get their luggage at the end of the flight. I haven’t figured out exactly why people do that, but it happens often.

The Seat Switcher. On the last two flights I have taken when I had an aisle seat, someone has asked me if I would switch with them. No. (I’d do it to allow a couple to sit together, but not just because someone wanted an aisle seat.)

What I REALLY dislike: Being next to some Baptist preacher who only wants to sleep or work on his computer the whole time, instead of chatting with me. How rude! :-)

]]> By: Russ Katherman http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2256 Russ Katherman Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:42:33 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2256 Not a frequent siting, but The Bag Lady does make an appearance. This creature has anywhere from 4 to 8 carry-on items and pretends limits don't apply because, after all, how can anyone judge the garbage she's purchased on her trip to be an actual carry-on (since paper and plastic bags certainly wouldn't apply). This bird needs to get on as quickly as possible in order to consume as much overhead space as possible while saving the area under the seat in front of her for the monstrously large purse with nearly enough room in it to hold a semi's spare tire. Not a frequent siting, but The Bag Lady does make an appearance. This creature has anywhere from 4 to 8 carry-on items and pretends limits don’t apply because, after all, how can anyone judge the garbage she’s purchased on her trip to be an actual carry-on (since paper and plastic bags certainly wouldn’t apply). This bird needs to get on as quickly as possible in order to consume as much overhead space as possible while saving the area under the seat in front of her for the monstrously large purse with nearly enough room in it to hold a semi’s spare tire.

]]> By: Debra http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2255 Debra Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:32:29 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2255 LOL! These are great Jeff! LOL! These are great Jeff!

]]> By: Paula http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2254 Paula Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:58:48 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2254 Thank you for putting that out there Jeff. (and in an entertaining way :~) The one thing I would add to the list is: please do not eat a bean dinner the day before you fly. I know some people just have some "problems," but some people just don't think about it. :~) Thank you for putting that out there Jeff. (and in an entertaining way :~) The one thing I would add to the list is: please do not eat a bean dinner the day before you fly. I know some people just have some “problems,” but some people just don’t think about it. :~)

]]> By: Mike http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2253 Mike Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:10:44 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2253 11. The Gathering-Your plane lands to re-fuel at 2am in the morning and people start gathering around your seat to chat with there family memebers or friends who are sitting next to you while you are trying sleep. 11. The Gathering-Your plane lands to re-fuel at 2am in the morning and people start gathering around your seat to chat with there family memebers or friends who are sitting next to you while you are trying sleep.

]]> By: Unixrab http://drjeffadams.com/2009/12/01/airplane-etiquette-or-misery-in-flight/#comment-2252 Unixrab Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:49:31 +0000 http://drjeffadams.com/?p=2056#comment-2252 I just want to travel I just want to travel

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