Flight passenger sparks debate about ‘manspreading’ on planes after fellow flyer rests foot in her space
A traveler who shared a photograph of a person invading her space by inserting his foot in entrance of her on an airplane is sparking a dialogue on Reddit.
Titled “Why do men do this,” the consumer wrote in the submit, “Manspreading is not just for subways and buses. I mean I was in the middle seat and already at a disadvantage and then had to share my foot space?”
On the sub-Reddit discussion board titled “r/americanairlines,” customers debated whether or not the person was intruding on the feminine passenger’s space.
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The picture reveals the person’s black sneakers resting to the left of the space beneath the seat in entrance of her.
“Stomp away,” joked one.
A traveler (not pictured) who mentioned she was flying on American Airlines posted a photograph on Reddit displaying a passenger together with his foot in entrance of her. (iStock)
Another chimed in, “You just got a free footrest.”
“In no way shape or form is this acceptable. Maybe for medical concerns but that’s something he needs to account for prior to booking the flight,” added a consumer.
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One consumer mentioned, “He needs to get himself a bigger seat so he is not TAKING HER SPACE, not “give her as a lot room as he can” as if he is doing her a favor, especially since she is already in the middle.”
Titled “Why do men do this,” the consumer mentioned in the submit that the person subsequent to her was “manspreading.” (iStock)
Many customers debated whether or not the person was really “manspreading.”
“Sexist comment, all people do this,” commented a Redditor.
Another added, “PLEAAASE in all my years of flying I’ve never seen a woman do this. Yall sound ridiculous crying sexism in these comments.”
“No chance this guy does this to another man,” one consumer commented.
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“It’s not just men. Plenty of people are inconsiderate. Ask them politely to move. If they don’t, ask FA [flight attendant] for help,” added one other.
Some customers blamed the design of the aircraft.
A passenger in the center seat claimed a person (not pictured) put his shoe in her part of the row. (iStock)
“Not that it’s ok to take over someone else’s foot space but to be fair those electrical boxes are situated in the EXACT place you would want to put your right foot and there really isn’t a good solution…,” one consumer wrote.
Another individual added, “Unacceptable, but the real question is why in 2024 do they need those electrical boxes given how slender screens are.”
“From the looks of it, it is an economy seat…not even a need for seat power. Just poor planning and a lack of innovation (and care),” the remark added.
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Other customers mentioned the passenger ought to have addressed the scenario versus posting about it on social media.
“It’s not just men. Plenty of people are inconsiderate,” one individual commented on the submit. (iStock)
“Anyone (it’s not a guy thing) will do this because you’re allowing them to. It’s your space, assert your right to it. But posting to Reddit isn’t going to solve the situation,” mentioned one.
A Redditor commented, “we have to start talking to each other and not hide behind politeness and then go online about it. None of us can help you.”
Another added, “be an adult and address the issue to him.”
“Ask politely, but firmly,” one consumer instructed.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Reddit poster for remark.
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Jacqueline Whitmore, a former flight attendant and etiquette professional based mostly in Mount Dora, Florida, advised Fox News Digital through electronic mail, “If someone is invading your personal space on an airplane, it’s best to handle the situation directly and diplomatically.”
“You may all the time put your private belongings subsequent to the offender’s foot and say, ‘Excuse me.’ This will let the individual know (not directly) that they’re invading your space,” she added.
Many Reddit customers advised the passenger that she ought to have addressed the scenario with the person. (iStock)
On American Airlines’ web site, there is a web page that includes tips titled, “Passenger responsibilities.”
Listed beneath the “Complying with airline rules for safety” part, there are a number of bullet factors meant for patrons to comply with to make sure “safety and comfort.”
“Behave appropriately and respectfully with other passengers, crew or any American Airlines team member,” the positioning says.
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Fox News Digital reached out to American Airlines for remark.
