Try to board first (I know sad
). If there pax before me I do touch the outside of the plane. I count seats to the closest exit or two. Try to store my bag and jacket quietly and quickly. Seat down and check for the life jacket like jackieofalltrades does so far it has been missing just once. Fasten the seat belt and wait to have a large breasted lady seating next to me, or hope to have the seat empty.
If the flight it is not full loaded I ask the FA's for a glass of water and ask a question about flying not answered in the PPRuNe before and I take my seat for good.