Ever been stuck on a long-haul flight with a chatty seatmate? Imagine that, but with a twist. Our heroine, a 19-year-old young woman, boards an 11-hour flight, hoping to catch up on some much-needed sleep. But her plans are thwarted by ‘C’, a fellow passenger who just can’t take a hint. Despite her polite attempts to signal she’s not in the mood for conversation, ‘C’ persists. The drama unfolds… ️
A Long Flight and an Unexpected Seatmate
The Unwanted Conversation Begins
The Struggle to Get Some Shut-eye
A Brief Respite
The Tug-of-War Continues
The Breaking Point
An Attempt at Reconciliation
The Final Straw
The Public Outburst
The Escape
The Aftermath
A Turbulent Flight: Who’s the Real Villain Here?
In the end, our heroine finds herself questioning her actions. Did she do the right thing? Could she have been more patient? After all, ‘C’ was autistic and perhaps didn’t fully grasp the social cues. But then again, everyone has the right to their personal space and peace, don’t they? Let’s hear what the internet has to say about this high-altitude drama.
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Autistic person stands up against entitled Nice Guy™. NTA
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NTA. You handled the situation perfectly.
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NTA. You did nothing wrong.
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Commenter defends the person and calls out their incel status. NTA
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NTA. Polite rejection doesn’t excuse his pattern of bothering women
NTA, don’t worry about it! ♀️ He wanted to apologize.
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NTA, no need to explain yourself. ✌️
