Plane etiquette

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

I don't recline but I wouldn't ask. I don't want to engage a stranger in an enclosed space these days on something that is a bit of a controversial issue. I only engage for clearly positive things (someone dropping something, an elderly person needing help with luggage...).

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

Really? Because this entire thread suggests otherwise.

[Anonymous]

I am tall with long legs but don’t get annoyed at recliners. If I am in coach, which I usually am, I expect that I’ll have to angle my legs to one side to fit. I don’t consider it rude to do what their seats allow.

I rarely recline because I can’t sleep on planes. Best wishes to anyone who can!

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

Really? Because this entire thread suggests otherwise.

God help me if this thread and DCUM in general reflect the population at large. Thankfully, it does not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

You're delulu if you think 100% of people will say yes. Clearly this thread proves - that is a lie. But, if 100% of people are fine with it, why do we have to ask? Everyones fine with it!

You are making that assertation. You are saying by reclining, we are not nice. To join you in "nice", we should not recline. I reject this premise, since I don't think reclining is unkind or rude, it has no effect on ones "niceness" .

I'm quite happy with how I travel as is, no need to try anything new. I'll keep on reclining my reclining seats and you enjoy that chicken.

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

Really? Because this entire thread suggests otherwise.

God help me if this thread and DCUM in general reflect the population at large. Thankfully, it does not.

Think again. The vast majority of people in fact DO recline on planes. They just don't make a massive deal about it like the freaks on here.

[Anonymous]

This is just more proof that Millenials are the whiniest generation.

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

You're delulu if you think 100% of people will say yes. Clearly this thread proves - that is a lie. But, if 100% of people are fine with it, why do we have to ask? Everyones fine with it!

You are making that assertation. You are saying by reclining, we are not nice. To join you in "nice", we should not recline. I reject this premise, since I don't think reclining is unkind or rude, it has no effect on ones "niceness" .

I'm quite happy with how I travel as is, no need to try anything new. I'll keep on reclining my reclining seats and you enjoy that chicken.

Jeebus H. Christmas can no one read? I'll try caps and see if it gets through.

I NEVER SAID RECLINING WASN'T NICE. I SAID THE PROBLEM OF WHETHER OR NOT RECLINING IS OK CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SIMPLY SPEAKING TO THE PERSON BEHIND YOU.

THE THINGS IN BOLD YOU CLAIM ABOVE ARE UNTRUE EVEN THOUGH I POINTED IT OUT ALREADY ONCE.

Is that clear enough?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is just more proof that Millenials are the whiniest generation.

You know this site leans heavily older than millennials right

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

You're delulu if you think 100% of people will say yes. Clearly this thread proves - that is a lie. But, if 100% of people are fine with it, why do we have to ask? Everyones fine with it!

You are making that assertation. You are saying by reclining, we are not nice. To join you in "nice", we should not recline. I reject this premise, since I don't think reclining is unkind or rude, it has no effect on ones "niceness" .

I'm quite happy with how I travel as is, no need to try anything new. I'll keep on reclining my reclining seats and you enjoy that chicken.

Jeebus H. Christmas can no one read? I'll try caps and see if it gets through.

I NEVER SAID RECLINING WASN'T NICE. I SAID THE PROBLEM OF WHETHER OR NOT RECLINING IS OK CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SIMPLY SPEAKING TO THE PERSON BEHIND YOU.

THE THINGS IN BOLD YOU CLAIM ABOVE ARE UNTRUE EVEN THOUGH I POINTED IT OUT ALREADY ONCE.

Is that clear enough?

Yes this is a very normal rational post for sure. And you want to call someone else a snowflake? Lo-f***ing-L

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

You're delulu if you think 100% of people will say yes. Clearly this thread proves - that is a lie. But, if 100% of people are fine with it, why do we have to ask? Everyones fine with it!

You are making that assertation. You are saying by reclining, we are not nice. To join you in "nice", we should not recline. I reject this premise, since I don't think reclining is unkind or rude, it has no effect on ones "niceness" .

I'm quite happy with how I travel as is, no need to try anything new. I'll keep on reclining my reclining seats and you enjoy that chicken.

Jeebus H. Christmas can no one read? I'll try caps and see if it gets through.

I NEVER SAID RECLINING WASN'T NICE. I SAID THE PROBLEM OF WHETHER OR NOT RECLINING IS OK CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SIMPLY SPEAKING TO THE PERSON BEHIND YOU.

THE THINGS IN BOLD YOU CLAIM ABOVE ARE UNTRUE EVEN THOUGH I POINTED IT OUT ALREADY ONCE.

Is that clear enough?

Yes this is a very normal rational post for sure. And you want to call someone else a snowflake? Lo-f***ing-L

What about my reply is snow-flakey? I was trying to communicate with someone who either could not or chose to to comprehend.

Thanks for confirming that you DO understand my point now, I appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Not reading 8 pages of this, but let me ask the obvious question:

Did anyone think of asking the person behind you before you recline?

"Asking - The Alternative to Accidentally Being An A**hole."™

Should I also ask before I order a drink? Undo my seatbelt? Grab my luggage? What else would you like to try and control about other people?

Nobody said anything about control, you delicate snowflake.

It's about common courtesy and being sentient of the needs of people around you.

But you just keep hitting that elevator "door close" button as fast as you can. Hitting it more times makes it close faster.

You want someone to ask for your blessing before they do something that requires 0% permission from you. That is you, trying to control what other people do.

No. I am suggesting that this entire issue can be closed if people were just considerate and asked if it was OK. My instinct says that nearly everyone would say "sure" and then this wouldn't be a problem, would it? Simple solution.

I'm guessing the person b****ing about recliners and not being provided a 3 page document outlining their intentions to recline is far more a "snowflake" than a person who.. reclines in a reclining chair.

No, you are the bigger snowflake, because you turned a simple suggestion of demonstrated courtesy into a hyperbolic crisis of your fundamental rights being taken away. It ain't all about you pal, we're all on the same flight. Try to be one of the nice ones. Is that so hard?

And all the rabid anti-recliners who say no? What then? Why am I asking for permission (which yes, is what you are suggesting) for something that the seat literally does? No one asks permission to use the seat back entertainment, even if it annoys the person in front.

No one will say no. And if they DO, then you would have had a problem when you reclined without asking. Most people are nice and considerate. You should join us.

Your assertation that because someone reclines they are not "nice" is just simply incorrect.

That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension .

I'm not talking about a fundamental right being taken away - because it's not being taken away. Its there. It's a button the side of the arm rest. If it's there, and works, its able to be used. But it does sound like you are trying to take that away from people, since that is literally the words you used.

I repeat: That wasn't my assertion at all. Please don't misquote me and force me to question your sincerity or comprehension.

I simply said the problem being discussed in this thread would disappear if people simply courteously asked the person behind them. Most would say sure. Then the person can recline, relax, and not worry about it. Why is this so hard for you?

Fly budget airlines that don't recline, or buy a bulkhead seat if you dont want people reclining in front of you. Leave the rest of us alone

No I fly a lot so I am usually in business class, but we have a-holes up there sometimes too. But usually not, because most people are nice and considerate, will switch seats, will let someone else have the last chicken, and move aside so you can get to the rest room... it's a wonderful way to travel.

Try it.

You're delulu if you think 100% of people will say yes. Clearly this thread proves - that is a lie. But, if 100% of people are fine with it, why do we have to ask? Everyones fine with it!

You are making that assertation. You are saying by reclining, we are not nice. To join you in "nice", we should not recline. I reject this premise, since I don't think reclining is unkind or rude, it has no effect on ones "niceness" .

I'm quite happy with how I travel as is, no need to try anything new. I'll keep on reclining my reclining seats and you enjoy that chicken.

Jeebus H. Christmas can no one read? I'll try caps and see if it gets through.

I NEVER SAID RECLINING WASN'T NICE. I SAID THE PROBLEM OF WHETHER OR NOT RECLINING IS OK CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SIMPLY SPEAKING TO THE PERSON BEHIND YOU.

THE THINGS IN BOLD YOU CLAIM ABOVE ARE UNTRUE EVEN THOUGH I POINTED IT OUT ALREADY ONCE.

Is that clear enough?

Yes this is a very normal rational post for sure. And you want to call someone else a snowflake? Lo-f***ing-L

What about my reply is snow-flakey? I was trying to communicate with someone who either could not or chose to to comprehend.

Thanks for confirming that you DO understand my point now, I appreciate it.

Yes, you think we all need to ask permission to do something you think is rude, and that everyone will say its fine and we will all hug and rainbows will form around us and everyone will stand and applaud

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Anonymous wrote:I really wish the seats were just permanently reclined. It's painful how upright the seats are. They only get marginally comfortable after you recline. I don't care at all about the person behind me. Sit in the front row if you don't want someone reclining in front of you.

That really says it all.

I mean, do you really care about the person in front of you? Do you care about anyone on the plane whom you don't know? Be honest, now.

This is so weird.

Not weird. You're asking people to prioritize strangers' comfort over their own. Most people are not going to do that.

Except most people find it inconsiderate and consequently don't recline.

Do you have a citation to back up this assertion?

I fly quite frequently and don't think I've ever seen a majority of people reclining their seats in coach.

I think someone posted a survey earlier in the thread.

If you want to recline, it's not a big deal. But let's be honest about the person likely not being ok with what you're doing. You are putting your comfort ahead of someone else's.

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone reclines. Why do you say 90% don’t recline???

I fly internationally all the time. Most people are reclining. No idea where OP is coming from.

I was once on a 14 hour flight to Dubai and the person in front of me reclined immediately. So I reclined. The man behind me started kicking and making a fuss and dragged over a poor attendant to complain. The attendant did politely say to me: the gentleman behind you is not happy that you reclined" in a very non committal voice. I smiled politely and pointed to the seat in front of me that was fully reclined. She smiled and nodded and later gave me a freebie treat as an apology.