{"id":120637,"date":"2023-10-17T21:09:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/?p=120637"},"modified":"2023-10-17T21:09:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:09:27","slug":"travel-expert-warns-you-should-read-the-room-when-you-first-board-a-plane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/travel\/travel-expert-warns-you-should-read-the-room-when-you-first-board-a-plane\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel expert warns you should ‘read the room’ when you first board a plane"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    A travel expert has explained that there are four main rules passengers should abide by when travelling on holiday by plane for fear of upsetting everyone else in the cabin. She claims that avoiding certain actions will make sure everything runs smoothly \u2013 but are you committing the ultimate plane faux pas? <\/p>\n

    Jess Bohorquez, a TikToker from Chicago, shares travel advice and tips on her social media account, @pointsbyj, and has said that there are four things you should "absolutely never do" from baring your feet to saying certain things to your fellow passengers.<\/p>\n

    Now, we all know the obvious rules when on a plane \u2013 don\u2019t smoke, don\u2019t get drunk (both are illegal) and don\u2019t be rude or swear at other people. However, Jess says there are more social etiquette rules we should all be obeying, but often aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n

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    "If you're just new to flying or just need a refresher, here's my take of four things that you should absolutely never do on an airplane," Jess said before launching into the many no-nos you should not be doing while at 35,000ft.<\/p>\n

    Jess continued: "Number one: Boarding an airplane is a team sport and our goal is to leave on time, so it should not take you really more than four seconds to put your stuff in the overhead bin and take your seat \u2013 or ask someone for some help if you can\u2019t do it yourself.<\/p>\n

    "Two: if you have the distinct luxury of having a window or an aisle seat do not take over both arm rests. Let that poor person in the middle have one thing, which is both armrests."<\/p>\n

    Basically, make sure there is space for others. Whether that\u2019s quickly and efficiently lodging your suitcase into the overhead locker (or your handbag or backpack under the seat in front) or ensuring your fellow flyers have somewhere to put their arms \u2013 flight attendants have also said that the middle seat gets the arm rest and it\u2019s best to keep them on your side.<\/p>\n

    Jess continued: "Three: do not ask your neighbour more than two questions in a row because we are always reading the room on an airplane and we do not want to annoy our fellow passengers. If they wanna continue talking to you, they'll ask you a question."<\/p>\n

    This is an important one, while it\u2019s fine to say hello to the person you\u2019ll be sitting with for many hours or even ask them whether you can get in or out, what film they\u2019re watching because it looks enjoyable or where they\u2019re going make sure you know how to take a hint. While you might be a Chatty Cathy they might prefer to be left well alone.<\/p>\n

    So pay attention to the obvious signs someone doesn\u2019t want to get to know you \u2013 short or one word answers, big sighs and avoiding eye contact. Stick to a maximum of two questions like Jess says and everyone gets to have a peaceful flight.<\/p>\n

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    Finally, Jess added: "Last one should go without saying, but please keep your socks on at all times." This is one of the most common bug bears of flight attendants and passengers alike \u2013 taking your socks off (unless for a medical need) is just plain rude.<\/p>\n

    Firstly, nobody wants to smell anyones bare, sweaty feet or see your toes as you rest them on the arm rest. Some people are so foot-phobic they might even take revenge on your tootsies that it\u2019s best to avoid. Plus, if you\u2019re walking around the plane without shoes it\u2019s simply unhygienic. <\/p>\n

    Flight attendants have warned passengers before that the water on the toilet floor isn\u2019t spilled from the sink \u2013 it\u2019s actually urine. You don\u2019t want to be stepping in your fellow passengers\u2019 pee the whole journey so maybe keep your shoes on or try out a pair of plane slippers instead. <\/p>\n