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    11 days ago

    For situations such as this, the British have invented the exasperated sigh, which can be escalated to a “tut” and then adjusted in intensity as needed.
    The Germans have mastered the art of telepathically emanating an aura which lets the person next to you feel what they did wrong, without any sound or even eye contact.
    Very efficient!

    Americans are unfortunately left without options here.
    The natural response of shooting your neighbor in justified self defense is not ideal on a plane. And neither is it possible to mount your horse and displace some Native people further west when you feel crowded.

    Obviously, speaking up is never an option.