Someone Else
Sometimes, people repeat a gesture without giving much thought to where it began.
Perhaps they saw a family member touch the airplane before boarding when they were children. Maybe a friend did it during a memorable trip. Or perhaps they noticed another traveler doing it and adopted the habit themselves.
Over time, a small action can become part of someone’s routine.
We do this in many areas of life. Some people always use the same seat when traveling. Others check their pockets in a particular order before leaving
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