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A netizen who often travels for business shared that when he was young, he liked to sit near the window and enjoy the scenery. Now middle-aged, he prefers an aisle seat. They believe that it is more mature to bother others less and make it easier to move on.
When flying, every passenger has different preferences regarding whether to sit near the window or near the aisle. frequent business travelerlittle red book The netizen “Uncle from a foreign company on the street” said that when he was young, he would always close his eyes and sit by the window, enjoying the sea of clouds, mountains and rivers, and the quiet space without any interruptions. As he grows older, he now considers the aisle seat his first choice. He joked that it is not just frequent urination, but a sign of maturity that middle-aged people no longer embarrass themselves. The post garnered nearly a thousand comments.
An “uncle from a foreign company on the road” said that in the past, sitting by the window and putting on headphones would give him a small, isolated world where he could enjoy the scenery on the way without interacting with other passengers. At that time, he believed that the window seat was a symbol of the unique romance and respect of adults, and not drinking water or getting up for several hours was not a problem.
However, after traveling for business for several years, he gradually developed the habit of drinking more water and traveling at appropriate times. When flying long distances, he often needs to drink water, stretch, or use the toilet. If you sit near the window, you will have to ask passengers in the same row to stand up every time you leave your seat. You will also have to bow to the side and apologize continuously. You will feel embarrassed that you repeatedly disturb others, which will make it difficult to relax during the entire trip.
After changing aisles, he can get up freely as needed, without having to check whether his neighbor is sleeping or fear of disturbing others. The foot space is relatively flexible and easy to get in and out. The “uncle from a foreign company on the street” believes that airplanes are, after all, mobile devices, not observation decks designed for taking photos. Keeping the body comfortable and moving freely is more important than maintaining a romantic look.
Many business travelers favor aisle seats in the comment area. Some people prefer convenient entry and exit regardless of short distance, long distance or what class they travel. Others propose a compromise method of “window seats within 3 hours, aisle seats for more than 3 hours” or “choose aisle seats for more than 4 hours, and consider upgrading if necessary.” Other passengers prefer aisle seats on both sides of the middle seat area, believing that they are not affected by the curvature of the torso and may reduce the number of times they have to give up their seats to other passengers.
However, there are good reasons to be a window-sitter, too. Some netizens believe that for overnight flights in economy class, you should choose the window seat so that you can lean at least one side of your body while sleeping and will not be interrupted by your neighbor’s entry and exit. Some people sit near the window for long distances and choose to walk for short distances. Others care about aerial views that are rarely seen in life and believe that they should not miss the scenery outside the window because of the worry of going to the bathroom.
Some couples will choose a window seat and an aisle seat respectively, betting that the middle seat will not be reserved; Others prefer the first row, last row, or near the emergency exit in hopes of balancing space and quiet. However, some seats may include additional fees, restrictions on seat back adjustment, or responsibility for assisting in emergency evacuation.
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The article focuses on the difference in preferences between window seats and aisle seats. The protagonist liked to sit near the window to enjoy the scenery when he was young, but in middle age he preferred the corridor, emphasizing the convenience of getting up and less disturbing others.
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Because he often needs to drink water, move around, and go to the bathroom after many years of traveling, he has to ask his neighbor to leave his seat whenever he sits near the window, which is easy to be embarrassed and affects his comfort. Aisle seating allows free entry and exit, and is more suitable for physical requirements.
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Many business travelers favor aisle seats, and some select seats based on flight length, such as window seats for less than 3 hours and aisle seats for more than 3 hours. Those with window seats believe that overnight flights are better for sleeping and that they can enjoy rare aerial views.
