Many people see strange or bad behaviour at airports and on planes. Some people sleep on the floor or practice yoga. Others argue loudly or even try to open the airplane doors while flying.
These problems seem to be getting worse. There are more angry passengers and flights being diverted. Some want to stop or limit alcohol sales at airports. For example, RyanAir wants to limit drinks to two per person at airport bars.
Why do we act differently in airports? Airports give a special feeling. Many feel excited and ready for a holiday. But some people are nervous about flying. This can make them drink alcohol.
Airports can also confuse us. Time and place feel strange. We wait for flights and think about the future. This can make us frustrated if our flight is delayed.
In airports, we can feel free or lost. Some people change their behaviour. They may joke with strangers or act in ways they normally wouldn’t. Banning alcohol might help reduce bad behaviour. It is a tough choice, but it could be a good idea.
Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University
Vocabulary List:
- Behaviours /bɪˈheɪ.vjərs/ (noun): The way in which one acts or conducts oneself especially towards others.
- Diverted /dɪˈvɜːr.tɪd/ (verb): To change the direction or purpose of something.
- Alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɔːl/ (noun): A volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is used as a beverage.
- Frustrated /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance especially because of inability to change or achieve something.
- Excited /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/ (adjective): Eagerly enthusiastic and exhilarated.
- Confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ (adjective): Unable to think clearly or understand something; perplexed.
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