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4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach
4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach
Alyshia HullAug 22, 2024, 21:11 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">There are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane.Alvaro Lavin Renteria/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Business Insider asked an <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/drinking-etiquette-coach-common-social-manner-mistakes-2023-10">etiquette coach</a> what things passengers should avoid doing on airplanes.</li><li>She said <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-you-should-never-do-on-plane-flight-attendant-tips-2022-8">reclining your seat</a> is OK as long as you're being mindful of the person sitting behind you.</li></ul><p>From holding up the bathroom line with your skincare routine to playing music without headphones and attempting to bring on more bags than allowed, there are numerous <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-you-should-never-do-on-planes-flight-attendant-2022-2">etiquette mistakes</a> people make when flying on airplanes.</p><p>That's why Business Insider asked <a target="_blank" href="https://www.oldsouletiquette.com/">Mariah Grumet</a>, an etiquette coach, about the things passengers should avoid doing while on a flight.</p><p>Here's what the expert had to say.</p>
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Be wary of when and how you recline your seat.
Reclining your seat is OK, but be courteous to the person sitting behind you.Cherdchanok Treevanchai/Getty Images
Don’t stink up the plane.
Avoid bringing smelly food and toiletries on the plane.Stephen Schauer/Getty Images
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Be polite to parents.
Giving parents dirty looks can just add fuel to the fire.d3sign/Getty Images
Don't try to be the first one to get off the plane.
Unless you have a connecting flight, always let those in front of you go first.AlxeyPnferov/Getty Images
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Be a helper whenever possible.
Offer a hand if you see someone struggling to get their bag in the overhead bin.BongkarnThanyakij/Getty Images