At Las Vegas Airport, I witnessed an entitled woman’s shocking behavior that led to unexpected consequences. Arriving at 6:30 a.m., I saw a woman on a FaceTime call while her dog squatted on the terminal floor. When a bystander pointed out the mess, she dismissively replied, “They have people for that,” and walked away, leaving the mess behind.

I approached the flustered airport cleaner and helped find a maintenance worker. Later, I saw the same woman causing a scene with her loud music and a barking dog near my gate. Frustrated by her behavior, I tricked her into thinking her flight had been moved to a different gate. She rushed off and missed her flight.

As I settled into my seat on the plane, I felt a pang of guilt. Mei, a fellow passenger, noted, “You made a mistake, but terrible people don’t feel bad.” Her words prompted me to reflect on the incident. While I felt some satisfaction at seeing her miss her flight, I also wondered if I had crossed a line. Mei’s insight helped me understand that empathy and self-awareness are crucial, even when dealing with difficult people. The experience became a reminder of the importance of considering our actions and their impact on others.