Raw Dogging
Have you ever heard of “ Raw Dogging “ ? A new term has emerged in the field of aviation which refers to long haul flights , and that is RAW DOGGING .
What is Raw Dogging - In short Raw Dogging is the word for the behavior of some passengers in long haul flights e.g flights from India to the USA or Canada which might be 15 hours or more . This term refers to spending an entire long haul flight without bringing anything to soften the boredom and hardship of flight , especially those flying alone . Raw doggers don’t use any inflight entertainment , movies or games , music , reading books , phones etc. In some cases they don't even take food or drinks , sleep and move at all .
During non stop flying hours distractions have become an essential component of travel . These days airlines operating long haul flights provide an inflight entertainment system to keep one busy and divert his / her mind from boredom and troubles of such travel . They provide a screen in front of every seat and stream the latest movies , TV serials , games , sports , music etc. in all major languages . There are some flyers who don’t use anything for distraction and instead keep looking or staring ahead as time passes . Some don’t even sleep even if they are folded uncomfortably in economy class seats . Some might not even come out of their seats during the entire flight .
It can be said that Raw doggers' behavior looks like adopting austerity and abstinence during long flying hours . They don’t even use analog entertainment like writing on a notebook or paperback. But such flyers usually keep track of their flight on the back seat TV screen most of the time , watching time at destination / departure , temperature , speed and cities on the ground while their plane is inching nearer to their final destination . But does a watched flight really land ?
A few Raw Doggers even record their video or get it recorded by someone and then upload it on social media boasting - ‘ Wow , Delhi to San Francisco no food, no water ( exceptions - some might be doing so for fasting or religious rituals or digestive issues ) , no book and no entertainment .”
How Safe is Raw Dogging - Abstaining from food and water is not the habit of all Raw doggers . Skipping food in short haul flights is okay . But even for those who do it is not safe, especially avoiding fluids in long flights. An airplane is an externally dehydrating environment . In flight , cabin pressure changes combined with salty and processed food served on flights may cause bloating and gassing . Due to this , some people might avoid it . They can bring their own food . Also flyers should keep in mind time zones and jet lag. When you land after fasting it may cause low blood sugar and make jet lag more prominent . It is advised even if you skip food , keep hydrated especially with electrolyte water .
Some Raw Doggers don’t even come out of their seats on long haul flights , they don’t even use bathrooms during flight . This is also not good from a health point of view . There should be blood circulation else there is risk of deep vein thrombosis , which is elevated by dehydration .
Some Raw Doggers say it’s good - Some Raw Doggers , especially young people , say Raw Dogging is a device for “ Mental Recharge .” As per them, permitting yourself to be bored for a few hours is not bad . It shows your ability to withstand solitude and discomfort without any complaints of pain .
Bottom Line - Raw Dogging on shorter flights might be good . Raw Dogging on Long haul flights is self torturing and not advised by medics . If you do , keep in mind your limits , be safe , and keep hydrated .
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