A majority of Nigerians love to travel whether within the country
or around the world. While a number of them have good travel habits
which keep them alert and prepared for possible setbacks including
losing their luggage, getting sick or having something stolen, there are
some who often exhibit behaviours that not only put them at risk and
set them up for dire challenges while travelling, but also upsets other
passengers unlucky to be on the same path as they are.
The
thing is, most of the travelers who exhibit these habits do not even
know that they do and so have no clue that they need to tackle them. Nigerian travelers need
to drop to ensure they enjoy a continuously smooth experience.
Arriving late
Arriving
late to the airport or terminal is a common habit for most people. They
fail to consider the possibility of traffic or car failure when
estimating time needed to get to the airport. Some do not pack at least a
day before the trip but leave it for the morning of the journey and as a
result, arrive late and miss their flight or bus, creating difficulties
for not just themselves, but also the officers who help them cancel or
re-book their flight. In some cases, people who have to stop over at
multiple locations while traveling to a country abroad, arrive late to
the plane, causing delays for others or in dire cases, facing the
horrible challenge or re-routing or re-booking their flight. While
travelling, it pays to keep to time.
Over packing
Many
women are known for extra luggage. They like to travel with a lot of
bags even if it just a short trip, and this habit can be very annoying
as they end up taking most of the cabin luggage space, forcing other
passengers to squeeze their luggage in tiny corners. Hotel staff get
discouraged, escorting them to their rooms as they worry about carrying a
lot of luggage.To save yourself the stress, stick to taking the
essentials and do not pack anything you can get at your travel
destination.
Asking for favours
Some
people make a habit of asking for favours while travelling. Some of the
popular favours they ask include: ‘Please, do you mind if we switch
seats, I really do not like seating next to the window, I find it super
scary’, ‘Do you mind if I put my things under your seat? I can’t fit
these extra bags that I smuggled onto the plane under my own seat’, Or
“Can I please use your phone to call my friend so she can know that I am
close to the airport, I have run out of minutes.” Most passengers who
give in to these request hold a level or resentment inside or get
irritated. To keep the a cordial atmosphere with people they meet, they
should ensure they make proper arrangements and do not bother others by
asking for favours on the road.
Ignoring Seat Etiquette
Some air
passengers are the worst when it comes to observing seat etiquette.
They find it hard to keep to their own space while on their seat. They
fail to understand the need for the armrest between two seats and they
ignore the tray tables when eating, sometimes spilling food on other
passengers as a result. The worst is when they sleep on the shoulder of
the neighbor sitting next to them, possibly drooling on them. When
travelling, ensure you keep to your seat and observe all etiquette, that
way you are not a burden to your neighbor.
Flashing money
When
traveling, it is important that you hide your valuables and only use
them when necessary. This is to avoid attracting the wrong set of
people, and is instrumental to ensuring you do not become an easy target
for thieves and marauders. Nigerians however, like to flash their
money and even dress up in their expensive clothes and jewelry when
travelling, especially abroad. They do this mostly to create the
impression of affluence as most believe that affluence commands
recognition and respect. However, unless you have body guards or some
kind of immunity, it is important to drop the habit.
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