15 Things to Never Say on a Plane That Will Instantly Annoy Everyone
It can be stressful to sit crammed into a metal tube with strangers, flying through the sky at hundreds of miles per hour. Peace in such close quarters depends on everyone cooperating sometimes more on what you don’t say than what you do. In the cabin of a plane, there’s a whole little society and as with any community there are unspoken rules that keep the peace.
You can spare yourself and your fellow passengers discomfort by knowing what not to say on a plane. These verbal faux pas can prevent you from turning your journey into an ordeal. Keeping your lips sealed on certain topics is not just socially proper, it’s also considerate to everyone else’s ride.
“Who Wants to Trade Seats?”
It can get people’s backs up to ask to change seats when someone has picked their spot or paid extra for it. It makes the other person uncomfortable, especially if they say no to you, which then creates unnecessary tension.
“Before I Got On, I Had a Lot to Drink”
It will unsettle your fellow passengers and crew if you admit you are intoxicated. It might mean you could be a problem during the flight. That’s why airlines have rules against excessive drinking, because it can lead to disruptive behaviour.
“Isn’t This Your job?”
When said to a flight attendant, this is a major faux pas. It implies that their only responsibility in their dictates is to serve and not to do their main duty of ensuring safety and security of everyone on board.
“I Hope We Don’t Crash!”
Joking or not, it’s poor taste to mention a plane crash on board. Passengers who are already nervous flyers can become anxious and fearful. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 6.5% of Americans are afraid to fly, and comments like these can make their anxiety much worse.
“Can You Watch My Kids?”
It’s not just presumptuous to assume other passengers will babysit your children for you, it’s inconsiderate. Your fellow travelers have other needs and may not appreciate being put on the spot this way.
“I Can’t Feel My Legs, I Need to Stretch!”
It can be annoying if you keep complaining loudly about needing to stretch and constantly invading other people’s space. You can stretch, but just keep in mind that it’s all in someone else’s personal space. If you have to stretch, try not to do it into other passengers’ personal areas.
“You Are Kicking My Seat!”
It’s reasonable to ask someone to stop kicking your seat, but snapping or shouting about it can take a situation overboard. Sometimes, a polite word or two is enough, and remember, the person may not realize they’re doing it, particularly if they’re a child.
“May I Eat My Leftover Fish?”
Eating and bringing strongly scented food on an airplane while traveling is not pleasant for those around you. Smells can sit in a confined space, such as an aircraft, and be overpowering to make other passengers uncomfortable or even nauseous. If you are in a confined space with others you can choose less pungent food items to preserve a more pleasant environment for everyone.
“That’s It? What Else Do You Have?”
Complaining about in-flight meals or snacks puts unnecessary pressure on the flight crew, who don’t decide the menu. They are doing their best with what they have, and expressing dissatisfaction won’t change the options available.
“Can You Keep It Down?”
If you have noisy neighbors, it can be frustrating, but it’s also rude to simply ask for silence. Ask politely or use earplugs or noise canceling headphones to block out the noise and keep a good relationship with your neighbors and your own peace and comfort.
“Why Are We Delayed?”
Flight attendants can be under significant stress because of delays — especially when passengers demand to hear updates over and over again. Showing patience while you are in these moments serves not only to lower their stress, but to also have a more cooperative and calmer place for everyone involved. It can make a huge difference if you are understanding of the situation and try not to rush or pressure the crew.
“I Won’t Put My Phone on Airplane Mode ”
Not following vital safety protocols like putting phone in airplane mode shows a lack of care for the safety of everyone on board. Failing to follow important safety protocols can disrupt the aircraft’s communication systems. Such behavior results in annoyance and rage of both passengers and crew, which eventually makes an environment on board the flight unpleasant.
“You Need to Move So My Legs Fit ”
Being inconsiderate enough to assume others will rearrange their limited space to accommodate your comfort is a sure fire way to piss people off. Rather, you should find a way to compromise that benefits everyone involved.
“Ugh, Another Baby?”
There’s no point complaining about crying babies. Babies cry, and they’re especially likely to do so on a plane, because the environment is unfamiliar and the air pressure changes. A little bit of empathy goes a long way.
“Finally, Never Thought it Would End “
Showing displeasure about the flight duration can be considered ungrateful and rude to the crew. They work hard to get you to your chosen destination safely and comfortably so, rather than complain you can thank them for their hospitality.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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