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  • troglodytis@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•What was the most unforgettable interaction you've ever had with a stranger?
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    1 day ago

    Sitting in the window seat on a flight to work in Florida. The sun was setting and the sky was gorgeous. Full flight.

    The lady next to me was somewhat disheveled and sad. Noticed the ankle bracelet and that she didn’t speak English with the flight attendant when trying to ask for help.

    She noticed me marveling at the display outside and said “beauty”. A ‘no engles’ and a ‘no Espanol’ later, we fumble through enjoying a sunset together. Just two humans traveling together to very separate destinations. She cried. I cried. Used Google translate to say “sorry we make this difficult for you. I hope for the best”

    The flight home was another gorgeous and full sunset flight. Another lady sitting next to me, both soaking in the beauty. She was a little older with what seemed to be her husband, both dressed to a T.

    A ‘no engles’ and a ‘no Espanol’ later, we fumble through enjoying a sunset together. Just two humans traveling together to somewhat similar destinations.

    Such a beautifull tragic things humans can be.

  • troglodytis@lemmy.worldtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•Going on my first super long haul flight - what can I buy to make it more comfortable?
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    2 months ago

    Going alone? On a wide body if the middle has 4 or 5 seats, move to an inside aisle seat next to a couple or group of three, respectively. They’re more likely to disturb each other to get up for bathroom breaks than you. If you can do this with one seat between, that seat will be one of the last to fill.

    I love me some window seats, but on the long haul it sucks to have to wake peeps to go take a piss.

    Do get up and walk the plane. Your legs will thank you.

    Buy a little sign that sticks on your seat to let the flight attendants know to wake you for food or do not disturb.