huskergal
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Jun 25, 2014 20:22:13 GMT
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Post by huskergal on Jul 10, 2014 14:08:44 GMT
A friend shared this on facebook yesterday.
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peppermintpatty
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Post by peppermintpatty on Jul 10, 2014 14:10:46 GMT
Bitch. Not your friend, the lady.
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Post by elaine on Jul 10, 2014 14:11:02 GMT
Flying has become increasingly unpleasant. I used to like to fly, now I dread it.
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Jul 10, 2014 14:12:05 GMT
Lol, why would anyone let her do that?
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Jul 10, 2014 14:13:10 GMT
This guy is so laid back and funny. I love his updates. He travels a great deal. This was the best yet. I bet she doesn't put her cart away at the grocery store either.
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Post by cecelia on Jul 10, 2014 14:14:50 GMT
That is just insane. Who does that?
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Post by hop2 on Jul 10, 2014 14:15:23 GMT
My Dh does need to put his bag under my seat sometimes because some of the under seat areas are different sizes and his bag is bigger because of his computer. But I wouldn't want to trade bags with a stranger.
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Post by Laura in OK on Jul 10, 2014 14:17:39 GMT
That is just crazy! I haven't flown in a few years, & after hearing numerous stories like this, I don't want to!
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sharlag
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Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Jul 10, 2014 14:27:39 GMT
That's funny!
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Post by lumo on Jul 10, 2014 14:28:48 GMT
Entitled for sure!
We're flying in a few months, and I'm already not looking forward to it.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 10, 2014 15:06:03 GMT
Amazing, but sadly, not surprising.
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The Great Carpezio
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 10, 2014 15:12:17 GMT
Completely random connection...but that reminds me of teaching high school. "You failed me!" Uh, no. I taught, I offered you help, I let you hand in xyz late, but you chose to fail by not completing xyz!, not coming in for help or participating in class.
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Nink
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Jul 1, 2014 23:30:44 GMT
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Post by Nink on Jul 10, 2014 15:18:06 GMT
If I had room under my seat (which I never do because my bag will be under there) and someone politely asked me, then I would probably let them use it. This lady I would give a big "Hell no" just on principal and entitlement issues alone. But that's just me.
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Post by mdoc on Jul 10, 2014 15:29:23 GMT
It seems there's at least one on every flight. I hate to fly.
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Post by Pahina722 on Jul 10, 2014 15:29:41 GMT
I'm not sure if I'd call it entitlement, but a few years ago, I was on a puddle-jumper between two cities in Florida. Before we boarded the airplane, the airline repeatedly announced that the bathroom on the plane was nonfunctional, so use the restroom before you board.
Well, this drunk Brit didn't get the message. About 30 minutes into the flight, he tried to break into the bathroom (which was crime-scene taped shut), started screaming at the stewardess, and then loudly threatened that if she didn't open the bathroom door, he was just going to pee on the floor. My traveling companion and I spent the remaining 30 minutes of the flight listening to the irate outbursts of the nutjob while staring at the floor for any suspicious streams that might trickle our way.
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Post by eebud on Jul 10, 2014 15:35:58 GMT
I am not a frequent flyer but I do usually fly a couple of times a year. I have never encountered any of the things that people post about when they fly. I guess I am flying with boring people. LOL I do have a flight coming up soon. I hope the boredom continues.
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Post by cynipidae17 on Jul 10, 2014 15:48:15 GMT
Wow, I would have called the stewardess and told told her the lady had a bag to gate check I have had nothing similar happen to me. I did manage to get a carry-on dropped on my shoulder by someone who couldn't lift their bag up to the overhead (not well anyways).
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Post by kimpossible on Jul 10, 2014 15:49:30 GMT
I seldom enjoy flying anymore.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jul 10, 2014 15:54:23 GMT
I used to love flying but not so much anymore. I am not complaining and know that it is all very necessary in the current environment but between all the security measures and restrictions, entitled people, etc., it just isn't something to look forward to with excitement. It's something to endure and get through.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jul 10, 2014 16:06:57 GMT
I am 5' 1" and apparently that means that there is an open invitation to crowd my space on airplanes. I am always having to guard my leg and elbow room. I guess because my legs aren't as long, that means it is okay for my neighbors feet to drift over under my seat.
Drives me insane.
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Post by lumo on Jul 10, 2014 16:09:51 GMT
I am 5' 1" and apparently that means that there is an open invitation to crowd my space on airplanes. I am always having to guard my leg and elbow room. I guess because my legs aren't as long, that means it is okay for my neighbors feet to drift over under my seat. Drives me insane. As someone who's 5', I completely understand.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 10, 2014 16:25:02 GMT
That lady is crazy.
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Post by keknj on Jul 10, 2014 16:31:09 GMT
I hope I would have said "Nope, that doesn't work for me." I've begun to dislike flying too. You are crammed in there like sardines and it gets so uncomfortable after awhile.
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Post by njinkerbelle on Jul 10, 2014 16:34:33 GMT
It's her expectation that the gentleman was going to let her do it that floors me.
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Post by flanz on Jul 10, 2014 16:46:20 GMT
Entitlement was a great descriptor for her behaviour. Ugh. I find most people very courteous when I fly in the US (vast majority of my flying done here) but there are def. some obnoxious, entitled folk "flying the friendly skies." I have come to think of air travel days as terrific opportunities to practice "go with the flow" mentality when it comes to delays, cancellations, etc. We, as the flying public, have very little control at that point, and so go with the flow is healthy, in my opinion. However, I abhor those among us who behave in obnoxious ways. Luckily I haven't encountered too much of that. The worst I've experienced was a flight from Munich to L.A. I was in the window seat with a very overweight woman taking up her seat and half of mine on that long flight. She was elderly, smelled like she hadn't bathed in months, and she coughed and sneezed on me for 13+ hours. I had just visited Dachau, one of three concentration camps my dad had been held at, and kept thinking about how my discomfort was NOTHING compared to what he and millions around the world have endure din their lives. I did remember that woman when I had the worst cold of my life for three weeks afterwards though.
I have had seatmates who hog the arm room and they are usually way bigger than me and stuck in the middle of three seats. I feel sorry for them and try to cut them some slack. I sure wish airplane seats were wider though.
I had a very charming and friendly seatmate on a short flight from Chicago to my hometown recently. He was tall and was seating in the curved window seat. I am not tall, and offered to trade with him, but he said he'd be okay for the short flight, and thanked me. We had a delightful conversation. Turns out he had played basketball for a Big Ten school and had been with the Chicago Bulls for 3 years, and was traveling to interview for a coaching job. Such a nice guy. No apparent ego or superior attitude. It was a super nice change from the people who usually just pop in their earphones and ignore one another. (I used to enjoy just a few minutes of chat with most seat mates before diving into a great book, etc.)
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Rhondito
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Jun 25, 2014 19:33:19 GMT
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Post by Rhondito on Jul 10, 2014 17:19:51 GMT
A friend shared this on facebook yesterday. I'm wondering if she had anything in her leg space?
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Post by alibama on Jul 10, 2014 17:45:31 GMT
People like her are why I dread flying anymore. I have a flight next week and and I am so not excited.
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Post by I-95 on Jul 10, 2014 17:58:18 GMT
I'll bet the b*tch reclined her seat as soon as you reached altitude too!!!
I used to fly 100K+ miles a year. Thank God I don't have to do that now. Not only are the flights packed and miserable, the whole airline industry has gotten nasty. Flying is just an altogether unpleasant experience these day.
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Montannie
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Jun 25, 2014 20:32:35 GMT
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Post by Montannie on Jul 10, 2014 18:06:05 GMT
I have come to think of air travel days as terrific opportunities to practice "go with the flow" mentality when it comes to delays, cancellations, etc. We, as the flying public, have very little control at that point, and so go with the flow is healthy, This is a great attitude! I don't travel often by air, but this works with most travel issues, i.e., highway construction delays, etc.
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Post by cecelia on Jul 10, 2014 18:07:05 GMT
I am 5' 1" and apparently that means that there is an open invitation to crowd my space on airplanes. I am always having to guard my leg and elbow room. I guess because my legs aren't as long, that means it is okay for my neighbors feet to drift over under my seat. Drives me insane. I'm just a wee bit taller but have had that happen often. I once paid extra to have a larger aisle seat on a Delta flight for my own comfort (I get claustrophobic if I feel like I'm stuck). A man who was definitely shorter than my DH (about 5'10") repeatedly asked me to switch seats with him a few rows behind in the somewhat smaller seats. He told me he was taller and needed my seat more. I politely declined his very generous offer several times and told him I paid extra for my seat. He was very annoyed. Moments later, a flight attendant asked me if I would "kindly accommodate another guest with 'special needs'." Same man!!! I again politely declined. I wasn't going to be bullied to give up my seat. The man grumbled the whole flight about his lack of leg room.
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