Dear Sky Steward: I often wish there was a non-confrontational way to let fellow passengers know that they are committing in-flight Faux Pas. I hate it when people seated behind me constantly pull on my seat as they get out into the aisle. What should I do?Signed, Disturbed from Detroit

Dear Disturbed: The Sky Steward shares your in-flight frustration. In cases such as these, it is always necessary to gather if this behavior will continue to irritate you (such as on a 10 hour flight) or whether you will have to address it. It is perfectly ok to smile as you ask this person to please take care to not pull on your seat because you are a light sleeper and are suffering from a severe headache. Then ‘thank them so much’ for their understanding and follow it up with a compliment such as, “that blanket color looks marvelous on you!”. This is the ultimate way to ‘sandwich’ your request and on flights offering less and less food, it will be greatly appreciated.