A very popular flight attendant on TikTok has posted two videos in which he lists a total of ten things never to do on a plane.
Tommy Cimato, a young man from Arizona, has managed to rally more than 450,000 Internet users thanks to his videos in which he reveals the underside of his job.
In two of them, he presented several relatively common practices which are nevertheless to be avoided when you board an aircraft. Here they are :
Do not touch the flush with your hands
“Honestly, it’s really unhygienic and very disgusting. When flushing, use a paper towel or toilet paper”
Don’t forget to drink water
“Stay hydrated! You should drink regarding a liter of water on each flight”
Do not lean on the porthole
“You are not the first to do this. You don’t know how many adults or children have wiped their hands or anything on the window!”
Don’t wear shorts
“It’s like the portholes: you can’t assume it’s going to be clean. If you wear pants, you will have less germs on you”
Don’t walk around barefoot
“Don’t take your shoes off. The floors are disgusting. I see so many people doing it. It’s just not hygienic.”
Do not get up during turbulence
“You might hurt yourself. This instruction must be taken seriously.”
Do not ignore the safety instructions before take-off
“If ever an incident were to occur, you are 80% more likely to survive”
Don’t hail a flight attendant by snapping your fingers
“You should never do this to get anyone’s attention”
Don’t get up when the plane is landing
“It’s not safe. You must remain seated until the aircraft comes to a stop and the signal is turned off”
Do not hesitate to notify a flight attendant if you feel unwell
“We’re here to help, so if you need food, water or a vomit bag, let us know”