When you fly you have your favorite place on the plane. Booking your seat in advance you settle in to enjoy the flight. Then someone taps you on the shoulder and asks if you would mind changing seats. How do you respond to such a request? Let’s show you…
This Is My Lucky Seat
Pull out the belief that sitting anywhere else on the plane will bring disaster to you and everyone else onboard. The fact that you’re still alive after so many flights and sitting perfectly happy in your lucky seat should prove the point.
Show Me The Money
Someone wants to change seats with you? Well, it’s going to cost them. How much you charge to give up your seat is entirely up to you. “Sure, I’ll swap, but you need to give me $50”
Look At The Size Of Me
If you have a bulky frame, you can use that as an excuse why you don’t want to give up your seat. Sitting in the middle row can cause you to become the unwitting target of trolleys being pushed by the airline staff or passengers passing by you.
I Don’t Want To Be Sick
Love the window seat? Someone wants to swap it with you? Tell them that unless you sit by the window you get violently ill when flying.
I Get Scared
You have a passenger who wants to give you a seat by the window in exchange for your cozy location in the middle row. Just explain that looking out the window and seeing how far up you are frightened the heck out of you.
Hope You Don’t Mind The Kids
If you have kids with you and a person insists on changing seats, give them one proviso: the children stay where they are. Oh, the kids are angels until the plane reaches 4,000 feet, and the change in air pressure sets them off.
I Didn’t Ask For Abuse
Have you had someone lose the rag when you refused to give up your seat? Just tell them to chill out and sit back down. Then frantically press the call button.
Hmm, That Does Look Good
Does the seat that you are being offered to swap look better than yours? Then it’s a no-brainer. Make the switch and be thankful.
I’m Not Short
The length of your body dictates which seats you feel most comfortable in. For tall people usually the exit row seats can be more accommodating. If you get asked to switch, just stand up and ask the person if their seat will comfortably handle your lankiness.
Sure, No Problem
Manners can go a long way. You will certainly give the request to change seats more consideration if the person asks politely. “Oh, no problem seeing you asked so nicely and said the magic word…’ please’.”
I Made A Mistake When Booking
When you reserve the seats in advance, please pay attention to what’s available. Will you be able to sit next to your family/friend(s)? If not, don’t put the issue into the person who is sitting in a seat you wanted. You may get something like “Your lack of planning isn’t my problem.”
I Specifically Choose This Seat
You can turn the person down by saying that you paid extra for this seat. There is no way you will move. “This location cost me an additional 80 bucks! You think I’m gonna move?”
You Interrupted My Music
Sometimes actions speak louder than words. If you’re listening to music, take off your headphones, tell the person “No, thanks.”, then slip your headphones back on. Close your eyes and enjoy your tunes.
I’ll Offer You A Discount
If you have a slightly used AA gift card that you won’t mind parting with, offer it to someone who wants your seat. Usually, they’ll sit back down and be happy that they’ll get some extra money from the card you gave them.
Maybe Next Time
You can refuse to change seats with a polite “Sorry, not this time.” If the person gets upset let them own that emotion.
Listen To This
Sometimes, all it takes to swap seats is for someone to listen to your creativity. Perhaps a poem or a wee song that you have penned. Whether the party will bear with you while you share is a different story.
Let Your Imagination Come Up With A Reply
We have offered you a range of responses for when someone on a plane wants your seat. However, feel free to let inspiration color your reply next time a fellow passenger asks “Can I sit there?”
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