An uncomfortable airplane encounter has sparked online debate after a passenger shared how a stranger allegedly moved seats to sit beside them and continued attempting to start conversations despite repeated signals that they wanted to be left alone. According to a post shared on Reddit, the passenger was travelling alone and deliberately selected a window seat to relax and sleep during a two-hour flight. The passenger said a man sitting several rows behind changed seats shortly before takeoff, moving into the empty middle seat beside them without asking. He reportedly began asking questions about their destination and the purpose of their journey. After briefly responding, the passenger put their headphones back on and turned towards the window. However, the man allegedly tapped their arm and continued trying to engage them, explaining that he was "only trying to be nice." The passenger said they eventually made it clear they wanted to sleep rather than have a conversation. The man reportedly responded, 'come on it's only two hours,' before becoming quiet and mumbling something about people being antisocial. After landing, the passenger discussed the experience with a friend, who reportedly believed they could have been more accommodating. The incident later generated reactions on Reddit, with several commenters supporting the passenger's decision to maintain personal boundaries. One commenter wrote: "The arm tapping after the headphones went back on is what really makes it creepy. "At that point he knew the conversation was over and decided his need for company mattered more than someone else's comfort. "Two hours next to a stranger who won't take a hint sounds exhausting." Another commenter argued that respecting someone's wish to be left alone would have been the friendlier response. The discussion has raised questions about personal space, unwanted conversations and whether passengers should feel obligated to socialize with strangers during flights. What do you think? Was the passenger right to insist on being left alone, or should they have been more accommodating? Source: Reddit – r/amiwrong (original post, April 3, 2026). #AirTravel #Reddit #TravelEtiquette #Passengers #japd - @japdmedia26