For every job, there’s at least a bit of insider information that can come in handy. Whether it’s dark secrets or just tips we wouldn’t have considered, it can pay off to listen to those who work in different sectors of the service industry. As a man’s viral video highlights, this is particularly true when it comes to flight attendants.
On July 28, a flight attendant named Tommy Cimato uploaded a TikTok outlining a list of things passengers should never do on an airplane.
In some instances, these were not necessarily actions we should outright avoid but rather things we should remember or not hesitate to do.
For example, one piece of advice was “remember to stay hydrated” — it seems optimal to consume around 16 ounces of water for each flight — and another was “do not hesitate to inform a flight attendant if you’re feeling unwell.”
For instance, one of the tips was “don’t forget to drink water” as it’s apparently best to have about 16 ounces for each flight.
Meanwhile, another tip was “feel free to inform a flight attendant if you’re feeling unwell.”
However, the rest of the list seemed to carry a similar theme.
According to Cimato, the usual precautions against certain actions stem from the uncertainty of how many other people may have touched specific parts of the plane before we did.
For instance, he told us to push the button that flushes the toilet with a napkin or a tissue instead of using our bare hands.
As per Cimato, the typical precautions we’re advised to take stem from the uncertainty of how many other people might have touched certain parts of the plane before us.
For instance, he recommended using a napkin or tissue to push the button that flushes the toilet instead of using our bare hands, stating, “It’s honestly just super unsanitary and pretty gross.”
And that brings us to why he’s advising us not to wear shorts on airplanes.
He mentioned that one can never be certain about the cleanliness of their seat and other parts of the plane.
In his words, “So if you have pants, you’re going to have fewer germs.”
And apparently, this is a particular problem with the plane’s windows.
To emphasize the point, when he discussed the recommendation against wearing shorts, Cimato remarked, “Don’t or try not to wear shorts when you’re on an airplane, it’s the same thing as the window.”
And what’s the issue with the window? Well, if we sleep or rest our heads on it, we’re not only placing our faces where many others have, but we’re also taking a considerable risk that children haven’t wiped their hands or “other things” on it.
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to be nervous about flying.
And apparently, this is a particular problem with the plane’s windows.
To emphasize the point, when discussing the recommendation against wearing shorts, Cimato stated, “Don’t or try not to wear shorts when you’re on an airplane; it’s the same thing as the window.”
And what’s so wrong with the window?
If we sleep or rest our heads on it, we’re placing our faces where many others have.
Unfortunately, he mentioned that’s not the only problem because that only covers the least deliberate actions.
And what’s so wrong with the window?
If we sleep or rest our heads on it, we’re putting our faces where many others have.
Unfortunately, he mentioned that’s not the only problem because that only covers the least deliberate actions.
That’s because we’re also taking a big chance that children haven’t wiped their hands or “other things” on it.
And even without delving into what those “other things” might be, there are already plenty of reasons to be anxious about flying.
