7 answers to the most popular questions about behavior on the plane

1. Who will take the armrest

Take only one armrest, and leave the other to your neighbor, most agree on this. Opinions were divided only when it came to the chair in the middle. 47% of those surveyed from the UK and 42% from the US said that the passenger in the middle has the right to occupy both armrests. And about half of travelers from Italy, France and Germany believe that the armrests in the middle seat can go to whoever asks for it.

2. Can I take off my shoes and socks?

For some, taking off shoes is an integral part of the flight, some consider it unacceptable, but most are tolerant of it. So you can safely take off your shoes. Unless you're on an Italian flight, 75% of travelers find it unacceptable to take off their shoes. And taking off your socks is definitely too much. Almost all were against.

3. Is it okay to chat with neighbors

What could be worse than sitting next to an overly talkative fellow traveler for several hours? 83% of those surveyed said that a conversation with a neighbor in an armchair should not go further than a greeting and a smile. It is also unacceptable to share too personal information. To end an unpleasant conversation, many advise you to apologize and refer to the fact that you need to go to the restroom.

4. Whether to wake the sleeping neighbor

In the life of any traveler, there always comes a moment when the call of nature is heard, and the neighbor fell asleep and blocks your passage. Most believe that it is possible to wake up a neighbor in this case, but only once per flight.

About a third of those surveyed said that they would climb over a sleeping passenger if he was sleeping very soundly. What is the best way to climb? 54% of people answered that it was face to face.

5. Is it worth it to endure snoring

But what if the neighbor is not just asleep, but also snores loudly? Most would rather be patient. Just turn up the sound through your headphones. However, some admitted that they would lightly push the neighbor, pretending that it happened by accident.

6. Should I look for a more convenient place?

Sometimes it happens that your row is completely occupied, and there are empty seats on the other side. In such a situation, I really want to move to a more comfortable place. It is okay if you have obtained the consent of the flight attendant.

It is curious that Americans are more likely to wait for permission to change seats (62% of people answered this way). But 38% of Britons said they would move to an empty seat as soon as the Fasten Your Seat Belt goes out.

7. Do I need to dim the screen

Many people read or watch movies on smartphones and tablets during the flight. Naturally, too bright screen light can disturb other passengers. The respondents were almost unanimous: 92% were in favor of dimming when the lights on board are off.