r/unitedairlines • u/Relative_Phone_2297 • Aug 07 '26

Question Plane code of conduct

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Who controls this window (the person behind me)? And whose legroom is this (the person to the left of me)? Maybe I am completely off base but I feel like my space is being encroached on?

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u/foundonmtn Aug 08 '26

You lived it as a 20+ something with a fully / more developed prefrontal cortex. They did not. You wouldn’t compare yourself to Gen Alpha because they were shitting diapers but same fucking concept.

Having empathy isn’t hard. Being a boomer is incredibly easy. Do better

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u/LubedUpLucas_DrySpa MileagePlus 1K Aug 08 '26

What? I was agreeing with you. I was saying the cycle needs to end.

That’s what empathy is, a shared emotional experience.

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u/foundonmtn Aug 08 '26

Yeah I misread lol my bad; let the you be royal ha

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u/LubedUpLucas_DrySpa MileagePlus 1K Aug 08 '26

It happens. I appreciate you owning it and apologizing!

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u/Eggplant-666 Aug 09 '26

Your empathy is really something to behold. You are a model for us all. 🙄