tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post114952586621836648..comments2023-11-03T03:39:11.049-07:00Comments on Yu Hu Stewardess: Affluent FlyersFly Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11590611409413930695noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1154272826509107362006-07-30T08:20:00.000-07:002006-07-30T08:20:00.000-07:00This is a difficult question, because there are so...This is a difficult question, because there are so many variables.<BR/><BR/>A gift is always appreciated. If it's candy or food, it really does need to be wrapped and unopened.<BR/><BR/>That said, at one time or another, we have all broken that rule of thumb and taken something that was open. For me, it's been something from another crew member, a jump seat rider, or a regular passenger who I see every week on the same flight(s).<BR/><BR/>Here's what I do when I travel: I'll buy a box of candy, or some other treat, introduce myself to the flight attendant at the boarding door, give him/her the item and ask that it be shared with the crew. <BR/><BR/>When that happens to me in return, it's always appreciated, and word travels quickly among the crew memebers about the source of the treats.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590611409413930695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1154235310067848922006-07-29T21:55:00.000-07:002006-07-29T21:55:00.000-07:00It always amazes me when I see other passengers th...It always amazes me when I see other passengers that are rude to the gate agents or flight attendants. As we say in the South, "You can attract more flies with honey than vinegar." I always try to make a point of smiling and being nice when I first get on the plane and in my interactions with the crew. It seems like I get better service that way.<BR/><BR/>I'd be interested to hear Fly Girl's opinion on a discussion I've been having with some friends. Over on FlyerTalk, a few weeks ago someone mentioned that they bring a box of chocolates onto the plane and give them to the flight attendants at the start of the flight as an appreciation gift. I think that's a very nice gesture to a group of people that make my life easier and do a job that I wouldn't want to do, but in a post-911 world flight attendants would be concerned about receiving food from a passenger. One friend suggested buying a box, leaving it sealed, and saying "Hey, I just bought this box of chocolates, but I only want a couple of them. Would you please distribute this to the crew and give me just a few so I don't eat them all?" So what do you think?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1151944602167775362006-07-03T09:36:00.000-07:002006-07-03T09:36:00.000-07:00Yep. So sad.Good manners are always in style. :o)Yep. So sad.<BR/><BR/>Good manners are always in style. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1149631274243719522006-06-06T15:01:00.000-07:002006-06-06T15:01:00.000-07:00Yeah, that is what I am afraid of.Yeah, that is what I am afraid of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1149563129704876962006-06-05T20:05:00.000-07:002006-06-05T20:05:00.000-07:00Some might argue that is exactly what is happening...Some might argue that is exactly what is happening in the world today!Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590611409413930695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1149559899985436782006-06-05T19:11:00.000-07:002006-06-05T19:11:00.000-07:00Everyone should have manners. If we are not civil...Everyone should have manners. If we are not civil to one another, then ..., well there goes civilization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1149551481732341972006-06-05T16:51:00.000-07:002006-06-05T16:51:00.000-07:00Yeah, I guess.Yeah, I guess.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11590611409413930695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15427151.post-1149534696294440902006-06-05T12:11:00.000-07:002006-06-05T12:11:00.000-07:00Au contraire. It's the rich who don't need manners...Au contraire. It's the rich who don't need manners. Other people have to be polite to them, not vice versa.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.com