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The Most Challenging Seatmate on an Airplane
Traveling can be a delightful experience, but sharing a confined space with someone who wears overpowering cologne can turn it into a nightmare. The olfactory assault can be so intense that you wonder what compelled the individual to drench themselves in a scent that permeates a ten-foot radius. This phenomenon is not just a minor annoyance; it raises questions about personal awareness and social responsibility.
Consider the case of a hypothetical individual, whom we’ll refer to as “Cologne Enthusiast David” (CED). Imagine CED boarding a plane and saturating the air with a fragrance that lingers for the entire flight. It’s hard to fathom what led him to believe that such a heavy application would be appropriate in a shared space. The reality is that excessive fragrance use is often a manifestation of deeper psychological issues, including tendencies toward control and perhaps even a lack of empathy for those around them.
In contemplating how to address this, one might feel compelled to create T-shirts that deliver a message, such as “COLOGNE RUINS MY BREATHING EXPERIENCE” or “PLEASE, IF YOU’RE WEARING COLOGNE, KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.” Unfortunately, the fragrance industry is significant, with the NPD Group reporting nearly one billion dollars in revenue in 2013. Interestingly, 72% of male fragrance users started wearing cologne before the age of 17, indicating a long-standing cultural norm that may be hard to change. Perhaps introducing cologne awareness education in schools could alleviate some of these issues.
On a brighter note, about 37% of American men choose not to wear cologne. If you belong to this group, consider informing your friends and family members who indulge in excessive fragrance use that their choices may be causing discomfort for others. After all, you might even find that you’d prefer to sit next to someone with a more considerate approach to personal scent in a crowded setting.
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In summary, the challenge of enduring a flight next to someone who wears excessive cologne highlights broader issues of social awareness and personal responsibility. While it may not be feasible to eliminate cologne entirely, fostering a culture of consideration and empathy could significantly improve the shared experience of air travel.