We totally understand the need to take medication, but mixing it with alcohol can have really intense side effects. You might do some things you normally wouldn't, like fight with other passengers, take off your clothes, or wander around the plane like a zombie.

You don't want to be that person who gets stopped at the gate or kicked off the plane before takeoff because you're too drunk to fly. This also goes for when the plane is in the air. Oxygen levels are lower during a flight than on the ground, which can make it more difficult to metabolize those few glasses of wine. You might know your limits with alcohol at the bar but the conditions are different in the air.

You're not allowed to smoke on planes, but some people think it's OK to take a puff of their electronic cigarette once the plane has landed and we're taxiing back to the gate, despite the fact that e-cigs are also prohibited on airplanes. If we see smoke in the cabin, we have to prepare for the fact that it's dangerous, inform the captain, and possibly prepare to evacuate as soon as possible. So save everyone the panic and keep your e-cig in your pocket.

Our main goal is to keep you safe. We're not just here to serve drinks and throw away your trash. We're trained in how to evacuate the plane, how to respond in a medical emergency, how to de-escalate situations; we're not trying to make your life harder by telling you to put away your laptop or keep your seatbelt on. We're there to keep everyone safe and make sure you have comfortable flight, and we hope passengers can respect that.