I’d Appreciate If If You Pay Attention to Personal Space
This is the second "I'd Appreciate It If…" blog.
This was inspired by last weekend's travel experience.
This goes out to those who are clueless about personal space and travel etiquette.
I'd appreciate it if you bring your own headphones instead of a jack and mini speakers connected to your mini laptop. I understand sharing the fun. But not everyone is your friend. Especially if you're sharing a video of your company's awarding ceremony.
I'd appreciate it if you pay more attention to when you can and cannot recline your seat. I'd also appreciate it if you don't recline AND keep moving at the same time. I know it's everyone's right to recline, but please don't be annoying to the person behind you. They lack space too, just like you.
I'd appreciate it if you check in your HUGE "carry-on" luggage that went along with your full size purse, duty free bag, box of cookies, laptop bag, belt bag and bulky jacket. Traveling light has it's merits, you know. This is not the time to prove you've been lifting weights in the gym. Leave space for the others who also have laptop bags that need to be stowed.
I'd appreciate it you bring down the chit chat to normal level. This is not a restaurant or a bar with a live band. You CAN actually hear the person talking. If you think you're going deaf, chew gum. That's just the pressure in your ears. Relax and don't shout.
I'd appreciate it if you don't bang on the toilet door if it says "Occupied." Did your momma ever teach you green means go and red means stop? Don't rattle the door and force it open. You don't really want to see what's going on inside if it's occupied unless you're a perv. In which case, get off the plane or go flush yourself.
I'd appreciate it if you chew gum or gargle or eat mint leaves or drink coffee or eat the damn free peanuts if you're going to talk me up. First impressions last – bad breath is hard to erase from memory. I'm quite a talker myself and I'd rather make a new friend smile than faint.
I'd appreciate it if you watch where you put your luggage. I know my feet are big, but they are not as big as the pushcart or the conveyor belt. Also, this is not footy or rugby or football or soccer or wrestling or basketball. No one has to be elbowed, boxed out, pushed and have their face shoved to the smelly carpet that has had 10 million smelly feet on it. You'll get your chance to pick your stuff up. There are security guards watching. No one will have the guts to steal your things.
I'd appreciate it if you keep yourself from leaning over the conveyor belt and straining your neck as you play cuckoo (as in Sound of Music) with the person in front of you when claiming luggage. Everyone's bag will be there, if it's not there seek assistance from the airport personnel. I guarantee you though, leaning over the conveyor belt doesn't make it come out faster – only Priority Stickers and Business Class can guarantee that.
Lastly, I'd appreciate it if you don't stand in line when you're not in actually in queue. I know there's a general lack of queuing skills in Asia (ie: the Me First mindset), but don't be part of the new statistic of the clueless in queuing part two: "I'm in line and I didn't even know it." Be mindful of your surroundings and pay attention to signage.
I hope I was able to leave some good traveling tips for you and your friends.
Just remember: Be nice, be respectful, and do something your travel companions would appreciate.
Keeping my fingers crossed for more pleasant journeys for you and me!
This was inspired by last weekend's travel experience.
This goes out to those who are clueless about personal space and travel etiquette.
I'd appreciate it if you bring your own headphones instead of a jack and mini speakers connected to your mini laptop. I understand sharing the fun. But not everyone is your friend. Especially if you're sharing a video of your company's awarding ceremony.
I'd appreciate it if you pay more attention to when you can and cannot recline your seat. I'd also appreciate it if you don't recline AND keep moving at the same time. I know it's everyone's right to recline, but please don't be annoying to the person behind you. They lack space too, just like you.
I'd appreciate it if you check in your HUGE "carry-on" luggage that went along with your full size purse, duty free bag, box of cookies, laptop bag, belt bag and bulky jacket. Traveling light has it's merits, you know. This is not the time to prove you've been lifting weights in the gym. Leave space for the others who also have laptop bags that need to be stowed.
I'd appreciate it you bring down the chit chat to normal level. This is not a restaurant or a bar with a live band. You CAN actually hear the person talking. If you think you're going deaf, chew gum. That's just the pressure in your ears. Relax and don't shout.
I'd appreciate it if you don't bang on the toilet door if it says "Occupied." Did your momma ever teach you green means go and red means stop? Don't rattle the door and force it open. You don't really want to see what's going on inside if it's occupied unless you're a perv. In which case, get off the plane or go flush yourself.
I'd appreciate it if you chew gum or gargle or eat mint leaves or drink coffee or eat the damn free peanuts if you're going to talk me up. First impressions last – bad breath is hard to erase from memory. I'm quite a talker myself and I'd rather make a new friend smile than faint.
I'd appreciate it if you watch where you put your luggage. I know my feet are big, but they are not as big as the pushcart or the conveyor belt. Also, this is not footy or rugby or football or soccer or wrestling or basketball. No one has to be elbowed, boxed out, pushed and have their face shoved to the smelly carpet that has had 10 million smelly feet on it. You'll get your chance to pick your stuff up. There are security guards watching. No one will have the guts to steal your things.
I'd appreciate it if you keep yourself from leaning over the conveyor belt and straining your neck as you play cuckoo (as in Sound of Music) with the person in front of you when claiming luggage. Everyone's bag will be there, if it's not there seek assistance from the airport personnel. I guarantee you though, leaning over the conveyor belt doesn't make it come out faster – only Priority Stickers and Business Class can guarantee that.
Lastly, I'd appreciate it if you don't stand in line when you're not in actually in queue. I know there's a general lack of queuing skills in Asia (ie: the Me First mindset), but don't be part of the new statistic of the clueless in queuing part two: "I'm in line and I didn't even know it." Be mindful of your surroundings and pay attention to signage.
I hope I was able to leave some good traveling tips for you and your friends.Just remember: Be nice, be respectful, and do something your travel companions would appreciate.
Keeping my fingers crossed for more pleasant journeys for you and me!
