, Aug. 11 -- Air travel, no matter how exciting it sounds, can sometimes be more exhausting than the destination itself. But that's no excuse to forget your manners. In fact, flying calls for even more courtesy and etiquette.

Experienced flight attendants and travel experts share eight things you should absolutely avoid doing on a plane:

1. Don't touch the flight attendants:

Flight attendants request passengers never to touch them-under any circumstances. Whether they are serving meals, preparing drinks, or collecting trash, they can hear you. Just call, and they'll respond. Touching strangers is generally considered inappropriate.

2. Don't rush to use the lavatory right after boarding:

Heading to the toilet immediately after boardin...