do you need a hand?
no, I can handle it. Thanks anyway.
are you sure you don't need any help?
well, maybe just a little. I can't seem to make it fit.
I swear, the overhead compartments on these planes just keep getting smaller and smaller!
that's so true. thanks for your help. Are you in the aisle seat in this row?
yes. What about you?
I'm in the middle seat.
oh, I guess I'll let you through then.
thanks. sorry for making you get out of your seat again.
that's alright. I notice you have a few newspapers there. Would you mind lending me one?
no, not at all. Which one would you like--the New York Times or the Guardian?
I prefer the British paper, but I'll read whatever one you aren't going to read right away.
I was just going to do a little Sudoku while we wait for the plane to take off, so the Guardian is all yours.
thanks a lot. That's really nice of you. Would you like a piece of gum?
that would be great. thanks.