Rules of conduct on the plane: important nuances and subtleties of communication

A decade ago, an air flight was a pleasant event. People boarded a plane with a good mood and knew that on board they would receive good service and good nutrition. Flight attendants smiled as if they invited you to a party, and not just to the vehicle.

But times have changed. The flight rules became more complicated due to safety requirements, and additional seats were added to the aircraft. Prolonged queuing for check-in, baggage inspection and pre-flight inspection is in itself a feeling of discomfort, which only increases during a long flight in a tight space. To make your trip more enjoyable, learn some rules of conduct on the plane.

They are as follows:

• Respect others. Nobody will like the person who occupies both armrests, as much as possible throws the chair back, whose bag for hand luggage does not fit on the top shelf. Things that you take with you on board the aircraft should fit in a small bag that should be placed on the top shelf or placed under the seat of the chair located in front of you.

• Do not be a talker. Many people like to fly in silence, so before you talk to your neighbor, say a greeting or introduce yourself. If your neighbor, answering the greeting, immediately opens the book or puts on headphones, then you had better stop trying to start a conversation.

• Limit movement around the cabin. Constantly going to the toilet can irritate your neighbors, especially if you touch their legs. Visit the toilet before the flight, and during the journey itself, try not to drink a lot of liquid. If you know that you will visit the toilet often, choose a seat at the aisle and do not occupy space by the window.

• Do not abuse alcohol. Do not be one of those people who immediately drink the maximum of what is allowed. If you are lucky enough to sit next to one of these people and it annoys you, do not enter into a discussion with a drunkard. Instead, ask the stewardess to change your seat. If there is no free space, do your best not to communicate with a drunk person.

• Be polite to the airline staff. He has a great responsibility to ensure that you get to your destination safely and in a timely manner. Do not take them too much time talking. Other people need their attention too. If someone from the staff asks you a question, try to answer accurately and politely. Remember to say thank you.
• Limit smells and sounds. Avoid the temptation to treat yourself to perfume, because you can cause allergies in others. If you bring any food to the plane, make sure that it does not have a strong smell. If you are listening to music, adjust the volume so that it does not interfere with other people who may have other musical tastes. Also, do not be one of those people who chat on a cell phone while landing.

• If you are sick, refuse flight. The limited space of the aircraft almost guarantees the rapid spread of germs. Do not sneeze or cough in the presence of neighbors.

When flying with a child, you need to follow slightly different rules:

• If you are flying with children, get on the plane last. Ignore airline tips to skip passengers with children ahead.Otherwise, the children will have to spend a lot of time in the cabin before takeoff, they will be very bored and naughty.
• Take along games and other entertainment.. Arm yourself with delicacies and snacks, fully charged gadgets and lots of new (and noiseless) toys. If there are two parents, it is better that they look after the children in turn. One can rest at this time, and vice versa.

• Keep calm. Do not require increased attention from the staff just because you are traveling with children. Do not let babies make noise or run around the cabin. Remember that no one is obliged to love your children, no matter how good they are.
• Remember that a stewardess is not synonymous with a nanny. She can help you during the flight, but she has a lot of other work. She is not able to provide ongoing care and care for your children.

• Other passengers should be condescending towards their parents.who make every effort to curb their children. Say a few kind words to both parents and children who are trying to behave correctly. A parent will never feel more sedated by a kind smile or understanding nod than at an altitude of 10,000 m.

According to the International Air Transport Association, about 6.5% of the population has aviophobia (fear of flying), and about 25% experience some sort of anxiety during the flight. This is especially true of those who fly for the first time. Finding themselves on board for the first time, some people quench their fears with the help of sedatives or alcohol. Some even fly out a day earlier, so that they have time to recover from such self-treatment before starting work. However, there are ways to cope with these fears without falling into a drunken stupor:

• Find out the facts. You probably know that driving a car is much more dangerous than an air trip. Statistics say that there is only one chance for 11 million that a plane crash will occur, and even if it does, 96 percent of the passengers will survive. In addition, aircraft are subject to extensive safety tests, from the flexibility of the wing to the effects of extreme temperatures.

• Replace anxious thoughts with positive ones.. In addition to statistical facts, you must deal with bad thoughts. If you tell yourself the same thing over and over again, you can finally believe in what causes your anxiety. To stop the cycle, it is recommended to use the technique of crowding out disturbing thoughts. For example, the statement: “I am afraid to fly because I think that the plane will crash” can be replaced by the following: “I know that the flight scares me, but I think that everything will be fine.” Other positive expressions are: “I am safe”, “I am fine” and “I am in good hands”. Every time you start to be afraid, repeat these phrases in your mind over and over again.

• Take a break. Even if your flight lasts only an hour, it is a sufficient length of time to panic. Before departure, create a list of tasks that you want to perform while in the air, and then make every effort to carry it out. You might want to read the chapter of the book, develop ideas for celebrating a birthday, write thank-you letters for which there was no time, work on a business project, or organize images on your phone or computer. Another way to get distracted is to use a tool called “visualization.”

• Focus on your breath. If you start to feel panic, take your breath. Anxiety often makes us breathe often and superficially. Slow, deep breaths can help us relax. Inhale through your nose for two counts, hold your breath for two counts, carefully exhale for four counts, and then hold your breath for one count. Repeat five to ten times. Regular deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to the brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for your peace of mind.

You can learn more about the safety rules while flying by watching the following video.