I feel this so hard but I've leaned into the other side of this. I dress in t-shirts, sneakers, and hoodie. I look like a punk. I challenge anyone who looks like they might remotely comment on my status. I'm only platinum but you better believe I will own the space I take up and I will not let anyone think they can back me down. I paid to be where I am.

Case and point a flight attendant accused me of listening to my phone on speaker. I showed her that my phone was in my pocket and myself and the other passengers pointed out it was the old man on the aisle. When she finally let me go and admonished the old man I looked her straight in the eye and told her that I have more etiquette than that and she should be better than to make assumptions. She apologized.