THE TOO-FRIENDLY SKIES

Men's Health knows talking to the person next to you is a risky way to pass time on an airplane. They asked 220 people how they deal. They found that most people will talk for 5 minutes before trying to end the conversation. Here is what else they ask: What is the best excuse to end a conversation without being rude?

• 34% said they have work to do.
• 30% said they want to finish a book.
• 18% said they have a headache.
• 18% said they feel tired.

If an attractive member of the opposite sex sits down next to you, are you super eager to chat?

• 27% of men said yes.
• 18% of women said yes.

If you do talk with your seat mate, do you embellish details of your life?

• 39% said yes.
• 23% of men lie about their career.
• 17% of men lie about achievements.
• 10% of men lie about relationship status.