Regardless of one's viewpoint on flying, which are both varied and strong, one cannot deny that the environment on an airplane is unique. Many people are confined within a small space, and there is no escape, so to speak, for the duration of the flight. While this can bring out a variety of behaviors in different people, I have found that it provides an interesting opportunity for what can best be described as short-term, rapid, intimacy.
Loa, I agree that it is fun yet sometimes challenging to engage in conversation with complete strangers. But flying on airplanes, I find it easier because everyone is on an equal level. I had a delightful chat with two women I sat next to returning from CA earlier in the year. We learned that we had a lot in common! My husband and I even ended up giving one of them a ride to the Mukilteo Ferry dock after we landed so she didn’t have to wait for a bus. Pay it forward! Keep making friends, Loa! You have so much to offer ♥️
Wouldn't it be wonderful if these sorts of positive short term interactions were more common outside of the confines of air travel. Thank you as always for sharing your experiences!
Loa, I agree that it is fun yet sometimes challenging to engage in conversation with complete strangers. But flying on airplanes, I find it easier because everyone is on an equal level. I had a delightful chat with two women I sat next to returning from CA earlier in the year. We learned that we had a lot in common! My husband and I even ended up giving one of them a ride to the Mukilteo Ferry dock after we landed so she didn’t have to wait for a bus. Pay it forward! Keep making friends, Loa! You have so much to offer ♥️
Exactly! It is like being on an airplane together is the great equalizer :-) One can never have too many friends!
Surely we are the luckiest for all the people placed in our lives. What could it be other than luck and divinity?! Love this post, Loa!
I could not have said it better myself!
Wouldn't it be wonderful if these sorts of positive short term interactions were more common outside of the confines of air travel. Thank you as always for sharing your experiences!
It certainly would!