Don't Be Annoying on The Plane

I'm currently in Colombia, and it's great! I often get tapped on the shoulder and asked if I'm an actor. I respond, "Of course not, I'm The Busy Traveler." For some reason, it doesn't register with them. 

The locals buy me drinks and want to take pictures with me. Some locals that I'm traveling with get a little anxious with the type of people that approach me. But I'll never turn down a free drink bruh. Everyone's so friendly.

This guy thinks I'm an actor

A plane is a confined space with a crowd of people sitting next to each other for hours. So it's easy to cause a disturbance. Below are tips, so you don't find yourself as a TikTok meme. 

• Being disgusting - One time, this lady sitting next to me on the plane would pick her nose and flick the boogers. I didn't say anything because I like to sleep on planes and didn't want to fall victim to a biological attack. However, I wish I were more active on social media back then because I would've made a meme out of her. The whole point is that people are always watching, so don't act like a pig. 

• People who take the middle armrest - Airplane Etiquette #432: People with aisle or window seats do not get central armrests. The window and aisle seats already have more space, and a dedicated armrest. Thus, taking the central armrests from the person in the middle seat is rude. If I'm in the middle seat, don't test me. I bite.

• Reclining - If you're not in first class, reclining the seat causes issues for people in the back. Seat recliners don't even go back that far in the economy class. People behind you are watching videos or writing newsletters. Keep the seat up. 

• Standing up as soon as the plane lands: Some stand up as soon as the plane stops moving. It takes about 15-20 minutes to deboard, and that's after the airplane's door has been open. Ironically, the same people who bust their necks to get off the aircraft usually take forever to get their carry-on luggage. So sit down and relax; you're on vacation. 

• Packing the wrong types of food - I've seen people eat smelly food (e.g. sardines, fermented food, etc.) in the plane. Though those foods taste good, everyone else on the plane suffers. So eat those foods before boarding the plane. 

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¡Me gusta Colombia! 

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