4 mistakes to stop making on a plane, according to an etiquette coach
An etiquette coach offers advice on common airplane behaviors, suggesting that passengers should be mindful of others when reclining seats and remain respectful toward parents with crying children. The guide emphasizes basic courtesy to improve the shared travel experience.
Why it matters
As air travel becomes more crowded, social friction on flights has increased, making etiquette guidelines a common point of public interest.
According to an etiquette coach, there are several things passengers should avoid doing on a plane. Alvaro Lavin Renteria/Getty Images Business Insider asked an etiquette coach what things passengers should avoid doing on airplanes. She said reclining your seat is OK as long as you're being mindful of the person sitting behind you. Avoid bringing smelly foods on board and giving parents dirty looks when their kids are crying. From holding up the bathroom line with your skincare routine to playing music without headphones, there are numerous etiquette mistakes people make when flying on airplanes. That's why Business Insider asked etiquette coach Mariah Grumet about the things passengers should avoid doing while on a flight. Here's what she had to say. Reclining your seat without regard for others Cherdchanok Treevanchai/Getty Images When it comes to plane etiquette , reclining your seat is a hot topic.
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