Air Travel: How To Get Your Seatmate To Shut the Hell Up

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from SheriffThompson and more videos in the Air Travel category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Never be held captive by a talkative seatmate again. To complete this How-To you will need: A willingness to be rude Reading material Toenail clippers or floss that you're not afraid to use A sleep mask Step 1: Pretend not to speak any discernable language Pretend not to speak any discernible language. If you simply say, "No speak English," a truly determined seatmate is apt to start showing off his knowledge of other native tongues, hoping to find one you have in common. Step 2: Be curt If your seatmate has already heard you speaking English, limit your responses to "yes" and "no." And make those two words sound as hostile as humanly possible. Tip: Never make eye contact with your seatmate; this will only encourage him. Step 3: Have a book Have a book in your hand and look riveted by it, as if it's the most absorbing material you have ever laid your eyes on. Step 4: Gross him out If the book doesn't deter, gross your seatmate out by taking care of some personal hygiene at your seat, like clipping your toenails or flossing your teeth. Your goal is to turn yourself into someone he'll want to avoid. Step 5: Respond in kind Become ...