For some, traveling may be a taxing experience. The preparation, the voyage, the recovery days—a it’s hardship in and of itself, but it is occasionally a necessary evil to achieve better things. In any event, there are methods to make it much more acceptable such as paying more for the seat you wanted. But what if somebody attempts to spoil the comfort of your seat by urging you to switch? Scroll down to know what happens in this flight and what would have you done in such a situation.
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So I travelled home today from Greece. The flight was roughly 10 hours and around this time of year it’s extremely hectic. I booked my ticket specifically to be closer to the front of the plane so I can be closer to the gate when it’s time to get out. I personally hate traveling so I spent a bit more money to be closer.
When I got on the plane, a family of four approached me and asked if I could switch spots. Normally I’d be okay with that but switching spots would mean moving back 20 rows down which leaves me at an inconvenience and I would not be getting my money’s worth. I rejected it and said that I would like to keep my seat.
The woman said that I was being an a&%#ole and I should just give up my seat so she could sit with her husband and kids (ouch right in front of her kids too). I said, “respectfully ma’am, your travel issues are not my problem. I am keeping the seat I paid for.”
She ended up making a scene and basically said “wow look at this a&%#ole who can’t even move seats so a family could sit all together.”
I said, “maybe you should have booked ahead of time, or spent more money on tickets so you all could sit together. This is not my issue. Grow up and get over it. I am not moving seats. End of story!”
I sat down, and her husband apologized to me for her behavior and said that “she hates traveling, but giving her the seat would’ve made things easier in the end.” So, Am I A Jerk for not giving up my seat?
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