Originally Posted by
GoingAway
There is another thread going on discussing passengers giving some sort of goodies to the FAs and crew, e.g. chocolates. The views are interesting, with the FAs indicating they appreciate the gesture, and the passengers mixed on whether its appropriate or not.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it an appreciated gesture? Are there guidelines for what you can accept (packaged, sealed, etc) or is this just left to the individuals common sense?
We have corporate guidelines, just like any other company, when it comes to accepting gifts. Personally, I won't eat or drink anything that a passenger gives me, simply for safety reasons. I'll accept it politely as I don't want to be rude, but I won't consume it. It's a shame it's come to this, isn't it? The gesture, of course, is appreciated but certainly not necessary from my point of view as a pilot.