I (F28) recently came back from a trip which was a 8 hour non-stop flight. After ascending I reclined my chair. Soon after I heard a woman seated in the row behind me mention that I had some nerve to be so inconsiderate. I paid them no mind as it only goes back 2 goddamn inches and fell asleep. I was only asleep for 45 mins when I woke up to someone repeating “Excuse me ma’am” in my ear. It was the flight attendant asking me if I could lift my seat back up. Now I became irritated because I hate being woken up especially for some BS so I said “Why am I doing something wrong?” She responded “No, it’s just that the ladies behind you are uncomfortable.”

Our seats were in the front of the plane which was completely full but I knew there were plenty of empty seats further back. I paid extra for the aisle and to have a seat closer to the exit to make getting off quicker. I responded with “Sorry I can’t because then I would be uncomfortable. But if they want more space than you could have them move seats in the back.” The daughter chimes in right away “No we’re not moving my mother is elderly and doesn’t need your seat in her personal space, you have no excuse you’re young and healthy.”

I didn’t even bother to talk to her instead spoke directly to the flight attendant. “Look I’m not starting any trouble, I’ve had spinal surgery for a herniated disc and have screw in my hip resulting from a car accident. A flight this long causes pain in my lower back and my hip becomes stiff, the reclining helps relieve some of the pressure. The gentleman in front of me has his seat back but I’m not complaining because airplane rides are never comfortable. Even if I was young and healthy I wouldn’t be doing anything I’m not supposed to so please don’t wake me up again.”

The flight attendant apologized to me and told the women there was nothing wrong with what I was doing but she tried to mediate, then walked off. I looked at the entitled lady who was mouthing off who wasn’t even sitting behind me and said “Anything else you got an issue with?” She scoffed and rolled her eyes. I was proud of myself because 2 years ago, I would’ve caused a scene that would’ve ended up viral. Then I went back to sleep and had a peaceful flight.

Fucking Karens 🙄