I was recently at the airport for many, many hours – actually, to
be accurate, it was two airports due to connecting flights and having delays
and problems with the plane (thankfully, all was resolved). I've done
enough travelling in my life, so I can confidently state that flying can
be an interesting experience due to who you'll see (I enjoy people
watching) and who you'll meet.
Inevitably when I travel, I start talking to others around
me. Especially sitting in the airport or on a plane for hours, it's easy
to strike up a conversation with the person next to you. Whether
it's about what you both do for a living or about your families, sometimes
you find you've spoken to this person for the entire plane ride.
Some of you may even exchange contact information and discuss getting together for
a drink or meal – outside of the airport, of course – if you live in the same
city or part of town. We're complete strangers when we walk into the
airport and onto the plane, but can leave the airport with a new acquaintance
who may even become a friend.
Although it’s important to note that there are some people who look
like they don't want to be bothered – so I also think it depends on what type
of person you are and how you interact with strangers. I will admit that there are times when I
don’t feel like engaging in conversation (especially if I haven’t had my cup of
coffee yet) or want to listen to my iPod – it all just depends.
Do you have any interesting or comical airport/airplane stories about
people you’ve met? Can you remember any situations in which you found
yourself sharing more information with a complete stranger and/or found a
connection between you two?
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