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The In-Flight Drama of ‘Manspreading’: A Tale of Space, Shame, and Silent Treatment

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Picture this: You’re on a long-haul flight, crammed in the middle seat. You’re tall, uncomfortable, and your knees are digging into the seat in front of you. You try to find a bit of relief, but unbeknownst to you, you’ve crossed into the ‘no-man’s-land’ of airplane etiquette. This is the predicament our protagonist, whom we’ll call ‘Middle Seat Marty’, found himself in. Let’s dive into this high-altitude drama that unfolded thousands of feet above the ground.

The Uncomfortable Beginning

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The Painful Predicament

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The Quest for Relief

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The Unexpected Confrontation

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The Shocking Response

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The Awkward Apology Attempt

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The Silent Treatment ‍♀️

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The Sneaky Peeks

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The Texting Saga

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The Cold Shoulder ❄️

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The Turbulent Tale of ‘Manspreading’ in the Skies: A Summary

Our ‘Middle Seat Marty’ found himself in a high-altitude drama when he unwittingly infringed on his neighbor’s space. The woman in the window seat, let’s call her ‘Window Seat Warrior’, didn’t take it lightly. She called over the flight attendant to address the issue, leaving Marty horrified and apologetic. Despite his attempts to apologize, the Warrior gave him the cold shoulder, immersing herself in TikToks and texts. The incident left Marty puzzled, regretful, and with a newfound respect for personal space. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this turbulent tale…

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“YTA. You invaded her space and felt entitled. She reacted.”

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YTA for invading personal space, pay for extra legroom

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YTA full stop. Snooping is bizarre. Slut shaming? Seriously?

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Evolution1313 | Evolution1313

ESH – She could have asked, but you invaded her space

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“YTA. Lack of legroom isn’t your fault, but your behavior was.”

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Texting during a flight: not weird, but the least odd thing

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“YTA. Your long legs don’t give you carte blanche to take up more space than you paid for. She got the FA so if things escalated there would be someone to intervene.”

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EastSeaweed | EastSeaweed

OP takes no responsibility, disowns knees, and invades personal space. YTA

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Allymrtn | Allymrtn

Boundaries and overreactions: ESH in an uncomfortable plane encounter

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No_Carob2670 | No_Carob2670

“YTA. Sit on the aisle seat. She could’ve handled it better.”

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DarkestMoose538 | DarkestMoose538

Close your legs and keep the peace

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“YTA. Respect personal space. Women act with caution around men.”

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AggressiveMorning665 | AggressiveMorning665

NTA, but both parties could have handled it better.

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CrustyJuggIerz | CrustyJuggIerz

Book aisle/exit row seats to avoid making everyone uncomfortable

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chrissie7324 | chrissie7324

YTA, pay for a second seat. Being tall doesn’t entitle you.

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Relevant_Demand7593 | Relevant_Demand7593

YTA for not planning your seat selection and inconveniencing others

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Tangyplacebo621 | Tangyplacebo621

“YTA. Want more room? Buy a better seat. Blame airlines.”

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PolesRunningCoach | PolesRunningCoach

NTA. Polite communication could have resolved the issue peacefully.

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Marcellus_Crowe | Marcellus_Crowe

“FFS. You didn’t *find* your knee doing anything.”

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penotrera | penotrera

“YTA. Your entitled behavior and lack of self-awareness is astounding.”

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CalamityClambake | CalamityClambake

NTA for addressing the issue, but NAH for everything else

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BigBayesian | BigBayesian

Passenger feels trapped and uncomfortable due to ‘manspreading’ neighbor

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ESH and baffled by YTA comments. Lady was also an a**hole

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MillieFrank | MillieFrank

YTA for not considering the discomfort of others. Book extra space

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“YTA. Keep your legs to yourself. Pay for more legroom. “

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NTA. The comments here are wild. Ridiculous sexists. NTA

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“YTA. Book a seat that fits your height. Respect others’ space. “

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Choosing a cramped seat on a Spirit flight? YTA for sure!

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The struggle of manspreading on a flight, a shared experience

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Tall husband vs. ‘Manspreading’: Economy flying drama

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Gender inequality sparks heated debate. Who’s really in the wrong?

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Manspreading drama: ESH, but watch those knees!

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Not everyone can afford a good seat, it’s not fair ‍♂️

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VeryStickyPastry | VeryStickyPastry

The struggle for equality: Shock, denial, and defensive attacks.

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YTA, conscious of it, and a weirdo to boot

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Apology accepted, but she needs to work on her communication skills

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Tall woman’s struggle with plane seats sparks debate

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NTA: Misunderstanding escalates into unnecessary drama. Body-shaming is uncalled for.

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Avoid the middle seat and book more leg room!

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“YTA – Don’t invade others’ space. Buy an aisle seat!”

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Curiosity, invasion of privacy, and revenge in the air ✈️

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