How to survive talkative airplane seatmates
What's worse than a chatty neighbor on a plane who just won't be quiet? We can think of at least 17 other things
The extremes one will go to in avoiding a chatty seatmate.Long-haul flights are no fun. What makes them even worse is getting stuck next to a person who is overjoyed at the prospect of having a chat buddy for the next six, eight, 10 or more hours. A. Pawlowski writes about talkative seatmates for CNN, and how to survive them.
A few ways to avoid gabby passengers
- Put on headphones immediately.
- Turn your attention to another task, such as reading or doing work.
- Eye contact, a smile or a nod can serve as basic acknowledgment of a person, and can initiate conversation. Avoid it. (read more)
A chatty airline seatmate isn't the only air travel annoyance. For 17 more check out CNNGo's 17 worst air travel indignities.
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