Originally Posted by
entropy
I'd say for a flight that's mid-day, announcements can be fine, but if its an early AM or late pm and especially a redeye, its best to keep them to the only necessary ones.
On the redeyes, if it's a mandated announcement, I try to grab the PA first, and I talk in my best low, sultry, soothing voice. As an FA, I cringe when I hear another FA get on the mike with their normal, LOUD, everyday voice. "Thanks, you just woke everyone up!"