Official Code of Evening Arrival

Dear Flyers,

Despite popular belief, returning home does not constitute arrival.

Arrival is a distinct condition. It requires intention, removal, and a brief but meaningful disengagement from the day. Many fail to achieve it entirely.

To address this ongoing issue, Flyers has formally ratified the following Code of Evening Arrival:

Section I: Immediate Divestment

Outerwear must be removed without delay. Lingering in coats, jackets, or “light layers” indicates unresolved attachment to the outside world.

Section II: Transitional Zones

Standing in the kitchen is a provisional state and does not qualify as arrival, regardless of beverage presence, cabinet activity, or fridge inspection.

Section III: Device Jurisdiction

Phones may remain visible but should not be handled absent a compelling reason. Repeated “one last check” behavior nullifies progress already made.

Section IV: Seating Confirmation

Arrival is not valid until seated. Leaning does not count. Perching does not count. Wandering does not count.

Section V: Beverage Commencement

The first sip must occur post seating. Standing drinks suggest urgency and undermine the evening’s authority. 

For Advanced Cases: If, after twenty minutes, the evening still feels tentative, arrival has failed and corrective action should be taken without negotiation.

Issued without Urgency