Ringing the call button to get a drink
Nov 17, 2009, 5:40 pm
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Ringing the call button to get a drink
here is the scenario. Food and drinks have already been served. Flight is quiet and people are reading or watching the IFE. Flight attendants are 'behind the curtains' or not visible.
Do you think it is rude to ring the call button to ask for something to drink? 9/10 times on a US domestic flight they don't seem to happy to get the request.
Do you think it is rude to ring the call button to ask for something to drink? 9/10 times on a US domestic flight they don't seem to happy to get the request.
Nov 17, 2009, 5:52 pm
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Interesting question indeed 
Generally my experience is that non-US FA tend be be more willing to respond to you pressing the call button (at least in the premium cabins), whereas US FA tend to be of the opinion that the call button is there for emergenies only (we all know the silly explanation "We´re primarly here for your safety etc." aka "don´t bother us while we are chatting in the galley or reading a magazine")
Anyhow, in most cases I just went to the galley and politely asked for another drink or whatever I needed.
When I don´t get to see the FA providing any service for more than an hour (on a day-time flight) I don´t really mind what they might think of me when I go to the galley to ask for a drink etc.
Generally my experience is that non-US FA tend be be more willing to respond to you pressing the call button (at least in the premium cabins), whereas US FA tend to be of the opinion that the call button is there for emergenies only (we all know the silly explanation "We´re primarly here for your safety etc." aka "don´t bother us while we are chatting in the galley or reading a magazine")
Anyhow, in most cases I just went to the galley and politely asked for another drink or whatever I needed.
When I don´t get to see the FA providing any service for more than an hour (on a day-time flight) I don´t really mind what they might think of me when I go to the galley to ask for a drink etc.
Nov 17, 2009, 5:59 pm
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Is this in first or in coach? I've not considered ringing the call bell in coach...I assume they have their drink service and that is the time to get the drink...not whenever I want it. If in first, I have no problem ringing it but they usually are attentive.
Nov 17, 2009, 6:21 pm
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lets say coach for this discussion.
Nov 17, 2009, 6:27 pm
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Dingo. I agree... In Y, I will only ring the call button if I need something, not if I want something. On long flights in C/F I prefer to walk back/front and stretch my legs. If it means disturbing somebody next to me, i'll ring the call button as well.
Just can you can use it, doesn't mean you should be obnoxious about it =).
Just can you can use it, doesn't mean you should be obnoxious about it =).
Nov 17, 2009, 7:09 pm
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here is the scenario. Food and drinks have already been served. Flight is quiet and people are reading or watching the IFE. Flight attendants are 'behind the curtains' or not visible.
Do you think it is rude to ring the call button to ask for something to drink? 9/10 times on a US domestic flight they don't seem to happy to get the request.
Do you think it is rude to ring the call button to ask for something to drink? 9/10 times on a US domestic flight they don't seem to happy to get the request.
If it was soda or water, next time ask for the can or bottle and save them the trip.
Nov 17, 2009, 7:38 pm
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Earlier quote:
Originally Posted by dingo
Is this in first or in coach? I've not considered ringing the call bell in coach...I assume they have their drink service and that is the time to get the drink...not whenever I want it. If in first, I have no problem ringing it but they usually are attentive.
On any US airline in which I traveled in recent years, ringing the call button in Economy for a drink refill is an exercise in which expectations - any at all - are likely to far outweigh results - likely to be none.
Drinks come with the rare and infrequent passing of the beverage carts ciculated about as slowly as carts placarded "Bring Out Your Dead' rolled through the streets of European cities during manifestations of the Black Death. The expression you may see on the FA's face when you ask for a drink will probably be like those of the "Dead Cart's" driver.
Originally Posted by dingo
Is this in first or in coach? I've not considered ringing the call bell in coach...I assume they have their drink service and that is the time to get the drink...not whenever I want it. If in first, I have no problem ringing it but they usually are attentive.
On any US airline in which I traveled in recent years, ringing the call button in Economy for a drink refill is an exercise in which expectations - any at all - are likely to far outweigh results - likely to be none.
Drinks come with the rare and infrequent passing of the beverage carts ciculated about as slowly as carts placarded "Bring Out Your Dead' rolled through the streets of European cities during manifestations of the Black Death. The expression you may see on the FA's face when you ask for a drink will probably be like those of the "Dead Cart's" driver.
Nov 17, 2009, 7:44 pm
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Anyway this brings up another interesting point.. Dirty looks when you ask for a can or they say 'sorry, we don't have enough to give you a can'
Nov 17, 2009, 8:12 pm
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