IF you've felt that travel etiquette has taken a nosedive in the last few years, you're not alone. In a recent Solitaire Bliss study, over 78% of the 2,002 Americans surveyed felt the same way. While the reason is unclear, many, including popstars , have noticed a decline in public behaviors, such as concert etiquette , since the pandemic.
When it comes to flying, Solitaire Bliss confirmed that the state you're flying out of may have a huge impact on your travel experience. "We surveyed residents in every state and asked a variety of questions regarding the behaviors they are guilty of, the habits they have witnessed, the airlines they associate with these behaviors, and more," the site explained . The most common "naughty" behaviors that travelers see include people putting their bags on terminal seats, reclining their seats without asking for permission on the plane , and neglecting to put phones on airplane mode.
The fourth most common shamed-upon behavior, which 1 in 3 responders admitted to committing, is passing gas on the plane. The survey found that the "naughtiest" states were Iowa, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, and Georgia, which clinched the top five spots on the list, respectively. The most "polite" states include Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, and Kansas, which all scored under 65 on a "Naughty Travel Habits" scale of 0 to 100.
Iowa, the naughtiest state, was the only state to score above 90, at a whopping 94.29. "Leading the way is Iowa with a naughty travel hab.
