in a way that would hopefully make her rethink her actions. I had a few hours of flight time to ponder my options, and I was determined to find a way to express my frustration without causing a scene or making things uncomfortable for other passengers.
I considered a variety of approaches. Passive-aggressive notes were one idea, but they seemed too cliché and easy to dismiss. I thought about asking other passengers for their opinions, hoping to build a coalition of support, but I didn’t want to disturb anyone else’s flight experience. As I mulled over my options, I realized that I wanted to do something that would subtly highlight her rudeness and inconvenience her without direct confrontation.
The answer came to me when I remembered I had packed a small bottle of lavender essential oil in my carry-on. I use lavender oil for relaxing and calming purposes, but it also has a rather strong scent. My plan was simple: I would occasionally open the bottle and wave it near the woman’s feet, allowing the strong aroma to permeate the air around her. My hope was that the fragrance would be bothersome enough to make her reconsider her seating arrangement without causing too much distress.
