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Tip 81: A Plug of Prevention
Sunday, January 31, 1999; Page E03
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Tipster Ann Hyslop of Washington sends this hint, of which she was the beneficiary rather than the benefactor.
"On a recent overbooked holiday flight, I was amused yet appreciative of a concerned passenger's proactive gesture," she writes. "After he, his wife, and infant son were situated in the row ahead of me, he offered earplugs to all surrounding passengers. When I declined, he replied, 'If you change your mind tap me on the shoulder."
"Fortunately, I never needed the plugs, as his child slept peacefully the entire flight."
In these days of Row Rage, when passengers spit and swear over a squished coat in the overhead bin, we hope this serves as a great reminder about the value of being considerate – and a gentle hint to those traveling with small kids to mind your neighbors.
Have a tip of your own? Be considerate of the fine print below.
Send Your Own Tip
Travel tips (100 words or less) may be sent using the form below, or by postcard (Travel Tips, Washington Post Travel Section, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071; or fax (202/334-1069). Include your name, address and phone number. One tip per postcard or e-mail. Winners receive a Washington Post Travel section T-shirt. No purchase necessary. Tips submitted become property of The Washington Post, which may edit, publish, distribute and republish the information in any form, including paper and electronic media. Weekly winners are chosen on the basis of utility and novelty; decisions are made by the editors of The Washington Post Travel section and are final.
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