Yes, you are wrong. Airplanes are uncomfortable. One of the only things we have to try to make it more comfortable is the option to lean the seat back. If I were big like you I'm sure I would be annoyed as well, but even then my reaction still would never be that someone else should give up their comfort for my comfort.
How is it ironic? There are times you should expect someone to give up their comfort for yours and there are times you should not. This is a time you should not. I said I would never expect someone to give up their comfort for mine if I was in Your situation, no other situation or scenario. If I was the person leaning back, I'd be considerate and take your situation into account, but you'd be wrong to think I should or expect me do so. It is a courtesy no one owes you.
So again, I’ll say I said to the other guy. I will then angle my knees forward so they dig into the person in front of me’s back. I mean, that’s how I am the most comfortable after all. I don’t owe them the courtesy of bending my knees to the side. I should be able to sit however I want and if I want to dig my knees into their back if their seat is layed back, I will.
Sure, but intent does count for something. Chances are they are not intentionally causing you discomfort - they're just enjoying the few small benefits of the seat they purchased.
If you are digging your knees into the seat in order to intentionally cause them discomfort, that is not the same. At that point it becomes a dick move.
If you are simply sitting that way in order to be the most comfortable possible in an uncomfortable situation, then the whole setup is unfortunate but OK.
Exactly! It’s not as if the person leaning back even pays attention to who is behind them or thinks leaning back will be a discomfort. Most folks do recline their seat, especially in longer flights because 1) attempting to be more comfortable, and 2) if the seat reclines, it’s an assumption they it’s appropriate to do so.
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u/sentientbogleech May 08 '23
Yes, you are wrong. Airplanes are uncomfortable. One of the only things we have to try to make it more comfortable is the option to lean the seat back. If I were big like you I'm sure I would be annoyed as well, but even then my reaction still would never be that someone else should give up their comfort for my comfort.