by taking matters into my own hands. I knew I had to handle this with a bit of wit and subtlety, not to mention a touch of pettiness. I mean, we’re all stuck in this flying metal tube together for a few hours, and a little bit of civil behavior isn’t too much to ask for, right?
The first thing I did was to recline my seat as far back as it would go, deliberately and slowly. It was a small move, but it was satisfying. I heard a slight gasp from her direction; she wasn’t expecting that. It seemed my little act of rebellion made her realize that two could play at this game. Her feet retreated slightly but didn’t fully come down.
