You know you are a frequent flyer when ...

[Happy Trails]

You have to pause and think, which hemisphere you're in.

 

[cove]

the flight attendant smiles and asks "will we see you tomorrow?"when we are flying PER-MEL-PER.

 

[chelzmalee]

You get to security at SYD and empty your pockets, take your shoes off and remove your belt before you realise you aren't about to go through a full body scanner again.

Or you're flying domestic and take your liquids and gels out of your bag for the scanner.

 

[JohnK]

.... they start preparing your drink when you approach the bar.

That's great but sometimes I do like to change. Next time they check if that's what I want that day.

 

[snabbu]

My passport is permanently in my bag...

+1. Has been there for years now.

 

[Dr Ralph]

You walk along a footpath and give the evil eye to someone walking on the 'wrong' side then realise that it's you walking on the wrong side.

There's a wrong side?

 

[chelzmalee]

There's a wrong side?

You walk on whatever side traffic drives on. Eg in Aus, walk on left. In USA, walk on right.

 

[Dr Ralph]

You walk on whatever side traffic drives on. Eg in Aus, walk on left. In USA, walk on right.

Really???? I'd say 99% of people don't do this consistently.

 

[Boca68]

You walk on whatever side traffic drives on. Eg in Aus, walk on left. In USA, walk on right.

This is what I was always taught. And try to abide to.

Really???? I'd say 99% of people don't do this consistently.

And, I'd agree, many people have no idea. Just common courtesy, I think?

 

[gaz0303]

You walk on whatever side traffic drives on. Eg in Aus, walk on left. In USA, walk on right.

I assume you mean that pedestrians still walk both direction on a footpath, but create a form of road system. Not having cross the road to change direction?

 

[drron]

You walk on whatever side traffic drives on. Eg in Aus, walk on left. In USA, walk on right.

Of course in Thailand and Japan it is drive and walk on the right side.

Really???? I'd say 99% of people don't do this consistently.

No longer talk and those that are older have usually forgotten.I am quite sick of people walking straight at me.If mrsdrron isn't around I now stop and turn sideways,often with a protruding elbow.

 

[trixydoza]

Of course in Thailand and Japan it is drive and walk on the right side.

No idea what that means re Japan.

When it comes to walking there are regional variations within Japan. If you don't want to walk on an escalator, stand on the left in Tokyo and on the right in Osaka.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

No longer talk and those that are older have usually forgotten.I am quite sick of people walking straight at me.If mrsdrron isn't around I now stop and turn sideways,often with a protruding elbow.

Oh come now! I think it's more about overcrowding of cities than anything else. Times change and so do habits. I'll walk on whichever side the shop I'm wanting to visit happens to be. If my memory serves me correctly, it was always the gentleman who was supposed to walk closest the carriageway as well. Something to do with keeping the lady safe from wearing the contents of a night pot, which had been dropped the from the lofty 2nd floor window above (awnings protected the walker close to the buildings apparantly). I don't see that happening too much intentionally these days........either the gentleman to the curb, or the night pot contents being hurled out the window! :mrgreen:

 

[JohnK]

Of course in Thailand and Japan it is drive and walk on the right side.

In Thailand the sois are narrow. Walk against the traffic flow so you can see the cars/bikes coming.

If the footpath is wide enough I walk on the left. A lot of tourists have no idea.

And isn't the rule on escalators to stand on right and walk through on left? Or am I getting confused?

 

[Warks]

I recall on the London Underground it said "Stand to the right" and if you did then hordes of fast stepping commuters would power up those immense escalators on the left hand side.

Here I'd say it's stand in such a way that no one could possibly pass you. Even better if there are two of you to block it better.

But we digress...

 

[Awesom Andy]

When I was the first one on the escalator, I've actually intentionally stood on the wrong side on the escalator to see how many others would follow. Sometimes, it works for a few people before someone reverting back to the correct side.

 

[straitman]

..... nothing that comes up on this thread is a surprise :!:

 

[robd]

Or you're flying domestic and take your liquids and gels out of your bag for the scanner.

Did this on my last domestic flight. Very embarrassed

 

[robd]

You always have at least three currencies in your wallet.

4 actually, - 28 Degree MC, Citibank Debit, cash local currency (from last time you were there) and AUD.

 

[Bandicoot]

You have a dedicated carry on bag complete with charging kit, toiletries and make up brushes, hot water bottle, hot chocolate sachets from the lounge, and it is parked by the front door.
You can flick up the carry on handle without breaking you rhythm.
Your iPhone home screen has all your travel apps in order of usefulness.
Tripit is more fun than Facebook.
You have reached and maintained Gold status flying Jetstar.
You already have your boots off before getting off the Skybus and have laptop in hand for a quickie through security.