In our fast paced, air travel world there is something to be said about the friendly skies. No, we aren't talking about how to become a member of the mile hile club. This holiday, if you are traveling by air, be aware that there is an etiquette guide that will help you avoid being "that guy."

Mind your own space; Traveling by plane is different than any other social situation, so don't burden others with your bony elbows and overflowing carry-on luggage. Don't forget gum and try not to get too wasted before boarding.

Not everyone is looking to meet and greet on a plane. Be polite and exchange pleasantries, but if your seatmates aren't interested in talking, don't push it. If they're listening to there iPods or reading a book than mind your own business and grab your headphones. To deal with an annoying neighbor, put your headphones on asap.

If you need to use the bathroom every 5 minutes, reserve an aisle seat. If you can't reserve a seat and you get stuck on an inside seat, ask the people around you if they mind switching. If they don't want to switch with you than they'll have to deal with your back and forth. Can't say you didn't try.

Don't pick travel day as the one day that week that you skip the shower. When in close quarters for an extended period of time a little consideration goes a long way, especially at 35,000 feet. You're seatmates will be aware of you and your smell. Shower and wear deodorant, but don't bathe in cologne; you don't want them suffocating either.

Be patient, even with the irritating kid behind you or the power abuser at check-in. Don't be passive aggressive, cough profanities, or sigh obnoxiously; none of these things fly in the friendly skies.

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