I beat the queue by staying on my toes

ON A RECENT longhaul flight, I thought that I should do some exercises. Well into the flight, I walked to the rear of the plane and stood at the back of a small queue for the loo, going up and down on my toes and heels. Addressing the queue, the man in front of me said: ‘There is a lady here who seems to be in distress. Is it OK if she goes first?’ I had to slink past, mumbling: ‘Thanks.’ I don’t think I will do that again!

D. Beckingham, Paignton, Devon.