25 of the Absolute Worst Air Travel Habits

Wish everyone were just a bit nicer? Be the change you want to see in the world. Whether you know it or not, you're probably making some travel faux pas. These travel habits are things we should all avoid.

Listen, I get that you might be more comfortable with your shoes off. But, that's because they're getting hot and cramped and sweaty in your shoes. Just keep them in there, please.

Once upon a time, people dressed to the nines to fly. It was a better time. I'm not saying you have to put on a ball gown or three-piece suit, but maybe something a little better than your stained T-shirt, unwashed hoodie, see-through leggings or pajamas?

If you're wondering if you need to shower before your flight, the answer is yes. It's always yes. Please...for all of us.

Airplane food can be pricey. Still, maybe an air-pressured cabin with close quarters isn't the best place for your most odiferous foodie habits. Leave the hard-boiled eggs, tuna melts and five-bean chili at home.

Whether you need it to relax or just to get along with your fellow travelers with some of these worst travel habits, alcohol on a plane can be a godsend. Please, drink responsibly.

A couple of feet of space is all any of us get when we're on an airplane. Filling yours with trash and crumbs and spills and other nonsense is going to eventually start spilling over into other people's spaces.

Speaking of personal space...Whether you're a dude "manspreading," or just trying to get comfortable, remember you have people all around you and they deserve their space too.

The absolute worst-this practice should straight up be outlawed. In a perfect world, everyone on a plane would have a little more space, but that world doesn't exist. So, leave that button alone.

I didn't pay for the massage at 30,000 feet, so please keep your feet, legs, hands and head off of my chair. Thanks!

The person in the middle seat gets the middle arm rests. This is an unwritten rule that has existed since the dawn of commercial air travel. When fellow passengers don't understand that (or don't care) it can make for a long flight.

I paid for and selected a window seat, you did not. Leaning over into my space, shoving your camera phone into my face or pretending you have control over the window shade is just rude.

Maybe you should select an aisle seat next time? Or, hey, maybe just learn to sit for a few minutes at a time without constantly getting up to grab something from the overhead big or go to the bathroom for the 87th time? That would be great.

Enjoying the company of your fellow travelers is awesome! Just because two people are having a great conversation doesn't mean the whole plane should be involved. Turn down the decible level.

Seat-belt sign goes on, person stands up anyway-it's like clock work. Sometimes, that rule breaking is just a minor annoyance, but other times, it actually makes the trip worse for other people too by slowing everything down. Be a good fellow passenger.

Start teaching children how to travel politely, early. Because, there's a world of difference between a crying baby or precocious toddler-all parents have been there-and parents who just don't care their kids are making life hell for everyone around them.

You're grumpy? That sounds like a you problem. There's no reason you need to ruin all of our days instead. Some manners and patience go a long way.

Learn to read a social cue. The headphones, hoodie, sunglasses and slumped over position of the person next to you either means this is a "Weekend at Bernies" sequel or that they don't want to talk. Assume the latter and find something else to do.

Airports are a busy place. Some people can't move quickly, which is fine. Other people need to move quickly, because airports can be big and connections far apart. Just like on the highway, move over and let others pass!

The middle seat on an airplane full of kids isnt the best time to catch up on that R-rated film or Netflix show. You're in public, and yes, we can all see exactly what's on your screen.

I love music. More than that, I love drowning out the noise of all of these other annoying travel habits. Still, just because I love my music doesn't mean everyone in the four rows around me needs to hear it too.

If Zone 1 is boarding, and you're in Zone 7, sit down.

There's a rhythm to air travel-plenty of time to relax but punctuated moments where it's really better when we're all paying attention. It starts in the security lines and doesn't end until we're all going our separate ways. You slowing everyone else down is getting old, fast.

Look, this is my personal space. That's your space. Let's keep those two areas at least a little separate.

Travel memories will last forever, and making that moment last with a selfie is fine. 75th set of ducklips, though? That was a bridge too far.

Are you going on vacation or just moving into the plane? Realize that you probably don't need to have those 17 layers of clothes, travel pillow, blanket, four different screens and book, magazine, newspaper and 34 snacks. You'll be OK.