When stuck inside an airplane, it's important to remember your manners because it could make for an uncomfortable flight otherwise. One air hostess has revealed the worst type of passengers she encounters when 36,000 up - and what people can do to ensure a smooth journey.
Taking to Reddit, the woman explained how some passengers believe they're above the rules - and fail to listen to simple instructions designed to keep them and their fellow passengers safe. She says many outright refuse to turn their phones off - or even switch them onto airplane mode.
Most airlines ask passengers to turn off their mobile phones and other devices after boarding as there is a chance their radio signals could interfere with one or more of the aircraft's important systems.
These include the airplane's navigation equipment, collision-avoidance equipment, and sensors that help the aircraft's instruments communicate with one another.
The air hostess said: "The worst people, there's one clear candidate, [those who] argue about turning off their phone or other devices.
"Yes, we know it's overwhelmingly likely not to do anything. Yes, we know it's annoying. Yes, we know every other point you're going to make because we've heard it more often than you've had dates.
"Arguing will get you nowhere, since right now, it's the law, and we have to enforce it. On top of that, you can go without Angry Birds for five minutes."
The woman has heard every excuse in the book as to why a passenger should be able to keep their phone on - but this only makes her dislike you more.
She added: "I have to listen to a condescending explanation about how their phone isn't going to bring down the plane, and how the rule clearly shouldn't apply to them because they're so clever and special to have figured this out."
But when it comes to winning over the cabin crew, the woman says passengers need only listen to the rules and be a "nice human being".
"There's no secret code or technique for it, just act like something vaguely resembling a decent human being. And let's face it, with how people treat us most of the time, the bar is pretty low," she said.
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