Unwritten rules of etiquette for passengers
It seems to many that it is quite simple to behave politely and affably when traveling in public transport, but this is not always the case.
There are situations to calculate the correct behavior in which, in order not to annoy other passengers and avoid conflict, it is rather difficult.
Unwritten rules of etiquette in the aircraft collected edition Miami Herald.
1. If you are sitting near the aisle, and your friend is near the window, then long conversations over the shoulder of the passenger sitting between you are unacceptable. You can exchange a couple of meek phrases, but if you intend to chat all the way, ask them to switch places by offering the holder a seat in the middle of a chair near a window or passage to choose from.
2. When flying in economy class, do not fold out the backrest, because airlines have reduced the distance between the seats so much that in any case you hook on your knees, a laptop or a child sitting on the passenger's lap behind you.
If you still need to decompose the seat, because you paid for it and you have the right to a comfortable flight, then you should either ask the passenger at the back if he doesn’t mind or arrange the seat slowly and carefully to give him time and the opportunity to move his knees or to remove things from the table and fold it.
3. Avoid using another passenger's seat - this applies not only to the seat, but also to the space on the floor. Do not stretch your legs so that your shoes interfere with the passenger sitting in front. If you plan to sleep, use a special pillow so you don't accidentally try to lean on your neighbor's shoulder. If you have large dimensions, buy 2 seats.
4. One of the most difficult questions: who owns the armrests between the seats. With armrests near the window and the aisle, everything is clear, but 2 others cause questions. These armrests are considered common space, but the passenger sitting in the middle of the chair has a certain prerogative: he must be the first to place his hands, and if he does not put them on the armrests, then, if desired, neighbors can take them.
5. There is no rule regarding removing shoes during the flight, but the passenger must be aware that if his feet smell bad, it is better to keep his shoes on. If there are no problems with an unpleasant odor, you can take off your shoes, but move them away from the aisle so that they do not disturb other passengers. And of course, always wear socks; bare feet on an airplane are bad form.
6. Another embarrassing problem is snoring. If your neighbor's snoring keeps you awake during an overnight flight, wake him up. In addition, people who know that they snore should try to stay awake or ask the flight attendant to move them to a separate row if possible. If your neighbor asks if he snored, it is better to answer honestly but politely.
7. If you are flying with a small child, you can change the diaper only in the toilet, but not in the chair.
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