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The Overhead Bin Is Already a Strange Social Experiment

Airplane boarding brings out some very interesting behavior.

People become extremely protective of their space.

Someone puts a bag in the bin above your seat?

“That’s my space.”

Someone takes a few seconds to get their belongings organized?

People start sighing.

Someone is standing in the aisle?

Everyone behind them looks personally offended.

Someone’s bag is slightly too large?

Suddenly everyone becomes a baggage enforcement officer.

And I understand the frustration.

Boarding is chaotic.

The overhead compartments are limited.