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The Well-Mannered Road Warrior

BY Heath Row | 08-02-2005 | 8:57 AM
This blog is written by a member of our blogging community and expresses that member's views alone.

Every active business traveler knows that work-related trips can pose their challenges and frustrations. So why are so many of them caused by... other travelers? The New York Times suggests that many travelers could take a cue from Miss Manners and follow some basic rules of etiquette.

Some quick pointers: Don't watch porn DVDs on your laptop, don't eat kimchi, and if your feet tend to the smelly side, leave your shoes on.

What's the worst business travel experience -- in terms of fellow passengers gaffs -- you've ever had?

Update: Sometimes, even security guards could be more polite.