Airplane Passenger Faces Backlash for Asking 'Screaming' Woman to Keep Voice Down

 A passenger on a flight recently found himself at the center of a debate after confronting a woman who was speaking loudly throughout the journey. Taking to Reddit's AITA (Am I the A-hole) subreddit, the man sought opinions on whether he had acted inappropriately by addressing the issue.

The Reddit user, known as Walfredo_wya, shared his experience, stating that the woman sitting two seats behind him was talking extremely loudly during the entire flight. Despite wearing earplugs, her loud voice was piercing his ears. As the flight was about to land, a fellow passenger across the aisle expressed her concern, mentioning that they would be on the same next flight.

Feeling frustrated, the man decided to approach the woman and her significant other, suggesting they consider speaking more quietly on their upcoming flight. However, his remark did not go over well, as the woman's boyfriend promptly insulted him, leading to a heated exchange of words.

The Reddit user defended his actions by asserting that he had heard their conversation clearly despite wearing earplugs. He recounted some details from their discussion, including topics like Frank's wedding, a nail appointment, dog feeding, cellphone bills, and even TV shows the woman's mother watches.

Seeking validation for his actions, the man turned to the Reddit community to determine whether he was in the wrong. In response, most users sided with him, believing that he was justified in addressing the issue.

Commenters praised him for taking a stand, with many declaring him "NTA" (not the a-hole). They argued that if he could hear the conversation from two seats away despite using earplugs, then the woman's loud talking was indeed a problem. Some admired his courage in speaking up, expressing their support and applause for his actions.

While opinions were divided, the majority seemed to agree that the passenger had every right to request a quieter environment during the flight.