Much Ado About Nothing – “Plane Rude”
Okay kids, we’ve been over this before, but it’s time for a reminder. Manners only take moments. So take a minute before heading to the airport to jump on a plane and think through how you can avoid acting like, smelling like or appearing to be a complete bafoon. While I respect your right for you to be you, maybe just rein in some of that you-ness when trapped with a large group of other humans in a small compartment for an extended period.
For your next flight, consider what you’re wearing. Or not wearing. We all want to be comfortable, but I honestly believe there is a time when a bra is not the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. Unfortunately some things just can’t be unseen.
I also think wearing pajama pants for a flight only invites karma to strand you in an airport overnight. If someone has to get bumped off a flight, it’s likely not the person dressed as if they own business class. And if those people do get bumped, look for them to get that nice hotel voucher from the airline. If you’re already dressed for bed, then find your own special corner of Gate A32 and settle in for the night
Maybe you don’t wear your Sunday Best to the airport, but may I strongly encourage you to take that once a week Sunday bath within 24-hours of your departure time. Even if it’s not Sunday. That air up there is recycled and the rest of us can only breathe through our mouths so long. Don’t make me spritz you with vinegar and Febreeze.
And for the sake of everything holy, can you please check your bag! Just pay the fee already, because there is not going to be room for your suitcase, your backpack, your overstuffed shopping bag, your baby stroller and your purse in the overhead. Seventy-four people dressed like they own business class have gotten on before you with all those things and taken up all the space. The time waiting to get your stuff back from the flight attendants who confiscated it and sent it down to baggage, you could have gotten your bag from the carousel and been half way to your final destination.
Now return your seat to its upright position and be better humans already.
