Sorry, sorry, sorry. It’s been ages since I’ve posted here and I’m sure you are all desperately wanting to know what I’ve been up to, right?!
It’s the summer, and I work for an airline, therefore time is not something I have a lot of. I do try to fit in the odd post inbetween flights and nights out! Ha ha!
Today my chosen subject is ignorance.
I’ve never been under the illusion that every single passenger will respect the job I do. In fact, one of my colleagues shared a story with me recently. Whilst saying goodbye to 150 passengers, my Flight Attendant friend said goodbye to a young teenager. The little girl chose to ignore my colleague, and it was put down to shyness.
The real reason was much worse, and almost unbelievable. Her mum was following on behind and said the following to my colleague;
I’ve taught my daughter not to speak to the servants
If this was said to me I think I would have found it very hard to contain my anger. There is no need for such rudeness! That little girl is going to turn into a horrible woman – and it will be her parents fault…
Anyway, I digress.
There is nothing worse than being ignored. When I say goodbye to someone it is nice to get a response but, unfortunately, we don’t always get one. It angers me that I can look after someone for 2 hours, ensuring they are safe as well as comfortable, and not even get a thank you, or a goodbye.
If you are a passenger, PLEASE do not ignore us! I’m begging you. I can’t be the only one that gets upset by this, or am I?
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5 Responses
T Welch
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:38 am
1Not looking upon nor acknowleding “servants” as that rude passenger put it, has came back to bite in the butt many a wannabe aristocrat. Many a burgler has depended on this attitude to gain access to a home, dressed as a “servant” or worker, in order to case out the house for a future heist.
Her attitude comes from a mentality that some people are simply better human beings than others. She’ll get what she deserves, eventually.
Kat V
September 1st, 2009 at 7:09 pm
2Unbelievable! Whenever I fly, which is rare, I always make eye contact and wish the flight staff well. The thing I appreciate most about flight attendants is their ability to remain calm during things such as turbulence, which in turn calms me down. It makes all the difference!
Omar
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
3Yeah there are some real dicks out there. Regardless of any success a person has achieved one should never lose one’s manners.
Sherri
November 17th, 2009 at 3:36 am
4Kat V, well said. I always talk to them, thank them, and wish them well in their job and how hard it is.
It is a hard job. Putting up with no so cool people, and flying several hours per day, is just hard.
Wish every one of them best of luck.
mary ann
March 12th, 2010 at 3:38 am
5Hey I am writting my first book and need some good inside flight attendant info. The good stuff. It is somewhat a erotic story and the lead character is a attendant. Would you be interested in giving up some info. Thanks and Happy Travels, May Ann
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