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]]> If you’ve ever worked in the service industry, there’s a good chance you’re well aware of just how much a polite, appreciative customer can improve an entire shift, while a rude comment by a demanding guest can make you want to quit entirely. True, there’s something to be said for the adage “the customer is always right,” but approaching these exchanges from the position of said customer, why not do what we can to make things easier for those taking care of us?  While flying, in particular, there are a few simple ways to respect the cabin crew to help ensure a seamless trip for everyone on board.

Keep it Down

Wherever you choose to sit, be mindful of those around you and respect your fellow passengers by keeping your noise level to a minimum. Hold conversations with travel companions at a reasonable volume, and wear headphones when consuming media with audio while on board. This goes for children, as well. We all understand that little ones cry sometimes, but very few people over the age of 6 want to listen to Baby Shark on repeat—especially at 30,000 feet. 

Be Scent-sible 

Carrying heavy bags and running through the airport can quickly leave us smelling less than our best, so do what you can to take care of any unpalatable odors before sharing a cabin with 300 other passengers. Shower and apply deodorant ahead of leaving for the airport, and reapply or use wet wipes to freshen up before you board. With that, avoid using too much perfume, as well, as strong scents may trigger respiratory issues in passengers with allergies. 

Smooth Boarding

Do your part to ensure an efficient boarding experience for all by heading straight for your assigned seat. Don’t dawdle in the aisle, quickly stowing any carry-on bags without hogging space in the overhead bins. When it’s time to disembark, prevent congestion and minimize stress for the crew and other passengers by patiently waiting your turn.

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]]> Who Should Get the Middle Seat Armrests on a Plane? https://travelermaster.com/who-should-get-the-middle-seat-armrests-on-a-plane/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:20:53 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=12285 Getting stuck in the middle seat on a plane ride is often annoying, but how about the armrests that you see on both sides of your seat? Who gets them, you or your neighbors? This is one of the biggest travel etiquette questions and we’re bringing you an answer today.  While the aisle and window […]

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]]> Getting stuck in the middle seat on a plane ride is often annoying, but how about the armrests that you see on both sides of your seat? Who gets them, you or your neighbors? This is one of the biggest travel etiquette questions and we’re bringing you an answer today. 

While the aisle and window seats come with their own pros and cons, no one likes to be stuck in the middle seat. The only possible pro of sitting in the middle is having two armrests — but should people on the window seat and the aisle seat really give them up?

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this was taken somewhere over the Atlantic ocean, on the way back from Miami ? ‚Über den Wolken, muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein …‘ ☁ Hmm naja, nicht für mich – ich habe über die letzten Jahre irgendwie Flugangst entwickelt. Kennt das jemand von euch? Ich steige zwar trotzdem immer wieder ins Flugzeug, aber nicht gerne und sobald dann die ersten Turbulenzen kommen, habe ich ‚dezent‘ Panik. · · · #ontheplane #abovetheclouds #overtheclouds #intheclouds #highinthesky #planeview #upintheair #plane_photos #planepics #planeporn #instaplane #airplane #airplanewindow #airtravel #planeviews #skyhigh #cloudscape #skylove #prettysky #cloudstagram #iloveclouds #instatravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsthatwander #travelinspo #girlstravel #sunsetlover #lufthansa #thediscoverer

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As Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, told Reader’s Digest Canada, “when sitting three across on a plane, the person in the middle has dominion over both armrests.” He explained that “the person on the aisle has the benefit of being able to move freely and has stretching room into the aisle,” while the person sitting by the window can lean against it or look at the view. The person sitting in the middle can’t move or stretch easily, nor have a place to lean on. Therefore, they should get both armrests, argues Smith.

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]]> If you’ve ever worked in the service industry, there’s a good chance you’re well aware of just how much a polite, appreciative customer can improve an entire shift, while a rude comment by a demanding guest can make you want to quit entirely. True, there’s something to be said for the adage “the customer is always right,” but approaching these exchanges from the position of said customer, why not do what we can to make things easier for those taking care of us?  While flying, in particular, there are a few simple ways to respect the cabin crew to help ensure a seamless trip for everyone on board.

Keep it Down

Wherever you choose to sit, be mindful of those around you and respect your fellow passengers by keeping your noise level to a minimum. Hold conversations with travel companions at a reasonable volume, and wear headphones when consuming media with audio while on board. This goes for children, as well. We all understand that little ones cry sometimes, but very few people over the age of 6 want to listen to Baby Shark on repeat—especially at 30,000 feet. 

Be Scent-sible 

Carrying heavy bags and running through the airport can quickly leave us smelling less than our best, so do what you can to take care of any unpalatable odors before sharing a cabin with 300 other passengers. Shower and apply deodorant ahead of leaving for the airport, and reapply or use wet wipes to freshen up before you board. With that, avoid using too much perfume, as well, as strong scents may trigger respiratory issues in passengers with allergies. 

Smooth Boarding

Do your part to ensure an efficient boarding experience for all by heading straight for your assigned seat. Don’t dawdle in the aisle, quickly stowing any carry-on bags without hogging space in the overhead bins. When it’s time to disembark, prevent congestion and minimize stress for the crew and other passengers by patiently waiting your turn.

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]]> Who Should Get the Middle Seat Armrests on a Plane? https://travelermaster.com/who-should-get-the-middle-seat-armrests-on-a-plane/ Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:20:53 +0000 https://stagingtrm.wpengine.com/?p=12285 Getting stuck in the middle seat on a plane ride is often annoying, but how about the armrests that you see on both sides of your seat? Who gets them, you or your neighbors? This is one of the biggest travel etiquette questions and we’re bringing you an answer today.  While the aisle and window […]

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]]> Getting stuck in the middle seat on a plane ride is often annoying, but how about the armrests that you see on both sides of your seat? Who gets them, you or your neighbors? This is one of the biggest travel etiquette questions and we’re bringing you an answer today. 

While the aisle and window seats come with their own pros and cons, no one likes to be stuck in the middle seat. The only possible pro of sitting in the middle is having two armrests — but should people on the window seat and the aisle seat really give them up?

View this post on Instagram

this was taken somewhere over the Atlantic ocean, on the way back from Miami ? ‚Über den Wolken, muss die Freiheit wohl grenzenlos sein …‘ ☁ Hmm naja, nicht für mich – ich habe über die letzten Jahre irgendwie Flugangst entwickelt. Kennt das jemand von euch? Ich steige zwar trotzdem immer wieder ins Flugzeug, aber nicht gerne und sobald dann die ersten Turbulenzen kommen, habe ich ‚dezent‘ Panik. · · · #ontheplane #abovetheclouds #overtheclouds #intheclouds #highinthesky #planeview #upintheair #plane_photos #planepics #planeporn #instaplane #airplane #airplanewindow #airtravel #planeviews #skyhigh #cloudscape #skylove #prettysky #cloudstagram #iloveclouds #instatravel #wearetravelgirls #girlsthatwander #travelinspo #girlstravel #sunsetlover #lufthansa #thediscoverer

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As Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, told Reader’s Digest Canada, “when sitting three across on a plane, the person in the middle has dominion over both armrests.” He explained that “the person on the aisle has the benefit of being able to move freely and has stretching room into the aisle,” while the person sitting by the window can lean against it or look at the view. The person sitting in the middle can’t move or stretch easily, nor have a place to lean on. Therefore, they should get both armrests, argues Smith.

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