Dear fellow male travelers,
This is a public service announcement (PSA), a call to action for all men to be better travelers in more ways than one.
As men, we are undoubtedly disgusting at times.
In how we act, react, think, talk, eat, sleep, etc., every single guy out there can be a bit gross from time to time.
Perhaps it is a bit of our nature…however, we certainly can help it.
When traveling through the airport, we simply must do better.
I have been on nearly 40 planes this year, and the number of times I’ve thought to myself “eww, gross dude” is staggering.
As we enter the flu season period, aka the “you or someone you know is bound to get the sniffles season”, it’s time to step our game up.
Wash. Your. Hands.
This is by far the biggest gripe I have with my fellow male travelers.
I feel the odds are rather high that any man reading this right now has seen another guy leave the airport bathroom without washing his hands. Women travelers, please tell me you aren’t seeing your fellow female travelers doing this, right?
You’d think after the pandemic we would have this simple act of hygiene embedded into our brains so effectively, but sadly that is not the case.
Other areas of improvement far too many of my fellow male travelers need to work on:
Throw your trash away and clean up after yourself. You’re a grown up, act like it!
Don’t be rude, especially to kids. Yes, they cry on planes. Deal with it, because it’s far from the worst thing that could be occurring on your flight.
Listen, I know I am not perfect. I too have gross moments, just ask my wife. But my fellow men, let’s make sure we’re all handling the basics here.
This PSA is brought to you by my disdain for the passing around of germs.
Do you also hate germs? Let me know your thoughts and follow me on social media: @EricBowman_
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