I see that a recent survey found that nearly one in four Americans get on a plane hoping the person sitting in the next seat might be a future date or spouse.
28% saw a flight as a chance to make a new friend, 24% were hoping to meet a new love interest or a future spouse and 14% hoped to make a business contact.
It also seems that many would resort to tricks to avoid talking to someone they considered a bore. 49% said they would read, 41% would put on headphones and only 10% would be direct enough to ask to be left alone.
I don’t get to fly nearly as much as I’d like to but I’m certainly not looking for a date when I do. I don’t think Pauline would be impressed if I was. My only thoughts when I get on a plane are usually to do with what movie they’re showing and whether I’ll be able to recognise what it is they’re serving me for dinner. I’m one of the rare breed that enjoys airline food but it does take me while to work out what I’ve been served at times.
What are your first concerns when it comes to getting on a plane?
Posted by Rodney Olsen
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Is the alcohol free?
Most of my flights have been domestic flights in economy so I’ve stuck with the free issue Diet Coke.
On my trip to India last year I was still in economy, but they did serve a nice drop of red with the meal. Mmm.
I never get on. I am a taxi driver, and I only take people to the airport. Poor me.
In answer to your question.
Praying that it gets off ther ground before the end of the runway.
I enjoy airline food as well.
My thought:
“Man! I hope this thing takes off and lands in one piece!!!”
LOL
Thanks, Rodney anyone who likes “Rebecca” can’t be all that bad. Joan Fontaine and her sister have streets named after them. Fontaine Dr. and Dehavilland Dr. about 8miles from my house. I did add you to my BlogRoll for easy reading.