My First Flight

It was in 1989 when my brother asked me to go with him to Surabaya by plane. I had never travelled by plane before, so everything on the plane was strange to me. When the flight attendants went along the aisle and offered some drinks and snacks, I refused them because I thought I had to pay for them as I had often found on the train or bus. Then, my brother explained that they were free o charge. At first, I felt embarrassed, but then I accepted the beverages and snacks and enjoyed them very much. I even asked for some more soft drinks and roars peanuts. The flight from Solo to Surabaya was a short one. However, it gave a new and unforgettable experience.

At first, the writer refused the snacks and drinks offered by the flight attendants because....