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7 Types Of People You Will See At The Airport This Summer

If you find yourself stuck at an airport this summer, take some time to people-watch.

Elvira Makk Frid

May 22, 2019

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After flying home for summer break and traveling abroad to visit my sister, I came to the realization that airports truly house a wide variety of people. Airports are international hubs for travelers from all walks of life, and if you take time to look around, you're bound to see some interesting characters.

Being at an airport means you are surrounded by thousands of other people, all coming from different places and embarking on different journeys. Sitting back and thinking about how different everyone's journey is, not only through the airport but through life as well, is pretty eye-opening. Even though traveling can be a hassle, airports really are the world's biggest melting pots.

1. The business man/woman

Every airport has its fair share of business people. They're often dressed up, sitting with their laptop propped open in their lap, busily typing away. They can be kind of intimidating, but you secretly strive to be able to travel for work just like them one day.

2. The inexperienced flyer

These are the people who take half an hour to make it through security, forgetting to remove their laptops, liquids, and shoes, despite the 50 signs telling them to do so. They're most likely stressed out and don't really know what they're doing. Flying can be a scary experience, especially your first time, so remember to be patient and kind to the inexperienced flyers you encounter.

3. The girl flying in heels, a full face of makeup, and skinny jeans

Honestly, this girl is who I strive to be. Sitting on a plane for eight hours in anything other than leggings and a sweatshirt physically makes my body ache, so kudos to anyone who actually looks good after a day full of traveling.

4. The lost tourist

This type of person is really struggling to make their way through the airport. Maybe they don't speak English and have no idea what direction their gate is in. If you've ever traveled to a foreign country, you've undoubtedly been this person. Trying to buy a snack or find the bathrooms in a brand new country is harder than it sounds.

5. The person about to miss their flight

If you see someone sprinting past you, chances are it's someone chasing their flight. If you're prone to bad planning or have fallen victim to unexpected delays, you're bound to find yourself running through the airport to catch your connecting flight at one point or another. Don't worry though, the adrenaline will leave you feeling like Usain Bolt.

6. The mom with a crying baby

Nobody likes crying babies, but don't be rude and inconsiderate. If you see a mom trying to calm her crying newborn, stop giving her dirty looks. Flying with a tiny baby is no easy task and she's doing her best. Put your headphones on and jam out to your favorite playlist instead!

7. The one shoving you aside so they can push past you

This is my least favorite type of person. Whether it be at the airport or on the actual plane, there are always a handful of people who fail to remember how to show common decency. Saying "excuse me" rather than shoving me to the side will make me more inclined to move, so please stop being rude.

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7 Types Of People You Will See At The Airport This Summer

If you find yourself stuck at an airport this summer, take some time to people-watch.

1. The business man/woman

2. The inexperienced flyer

3. The girl flying in heels, a full face of makeup, and skinny jeans

4. The lost tourist

5. The person about to miss their flight

6. The mom with a crying baby

7. The one shoving you aside so they can push past you

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

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Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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