On the flight back home, I spotted my perfect open window seat. A lonely woman was in the aisle seat and started telling me about her pelvic fracture, that I was not interested in hearing about. So, she continued to run her mouth. BUT, I never engaged. I promptly implemented OPERATION KIKI! A successful strategy taught to me by my brother. I promptly took out my earphones, connected it to my iPad and successfully blocked motor mouth from talking to me. YES!!!
The flight was 100% full, so a woman sat in the middle seat. The motor mouth passenger talked to and at this woman for the entire 3 hour flight. SHE YACKED AND RAN HER MOTOR-MOUTH NONSTOP FOR 3 FULL HOURS!!!!
With a 3 hour flight, that is an ideal time to get a good nap, rest and plan out a day...quietly.
The middle-seated woman made a mistake. She started chatting with the motor-mouth early in the flight. Subsequently, she rendered herself captive for 3 full hours.
Motor mouth folks are self-centered, intrusive, disrespectful and egocentric. No conversations took place. Communication is one-sided. Motor mouth was in control and met her personal lonely needs. They are seeking that audience where they can control that releasing therapy to the poor captive.
When we deplaned, the middle passenger complained about the motor mouth. I asked, "Where were your earphones?" She said she did not want to offend the motor mouth. Well, in my opinion, then do not complain.
With travel, either you will be controlled or you will be in control of your travel experience. Here are my rules for a decent travel experience.
1. Be aware of potential motor-mouth passengers.
2. Always carry your headset.
3. Do not engage in conversation... just be decent, speak, then attach your headset.
4. Then sit back, play your games, listen to music and enjoy your flight.
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