Originally Posted by
SkaterJasp
I just want to add that if your seated in a exit row, REVIEW the safety card and the placards posted on or around the exit. Also to be prepare to help evacuate the aircraft when the time comes. There is a reason why you agree to sit in the exit row. You can also notice that the over wing exits were not even used in the evacuation.
I flew with a girl who at her previous airline had to prepare the cabin for a possible evacuation (APU fire). Although an evacuation was not required in the end when she approached the exit row all of a sudden they all wanted to move and have nothing to do with assisting. She rightly so called them out as she was finding volunteers, an unnecessary time consuming thing during an emergency. Now, with her experience, we both ensure during our pre departure exit row briefings we get strong confirmation that they are WILLING and able to assist. It's not just the legroom folks.