mean everyone who touches an airplane is anxious. A person might be enthusiastic, nostalgic, curious, or simply following a habit.
And it certainly doesn’t mean the gesture has any effect on the aircraft itself.
The point is that a ritual can feel reassuring to the person performing it without changing the physical situation.
For some travelers, that little moment may be part of how they prepare themselves for the journey ahead.
Is Touching an Airplane a Superstition?
It can be, but not always.
A superstition involves a belief
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