Originally Posted by whirledtraveler

I've noticed this quite frequently on recent AA flights. The FAs block the passageway with the cart, the pilot pops out and chats with the FA, goes to the lav, pops out and chats some more. All the while, people are at the edge of their seats. Some go to the FA and ask and they either say that they will have to wait or that they will have to go to the back. This isn't just a minute or so.. it goes on and on.. laughing and grinning, shooting the breeze.

Saying hi is one thing.. but really, should this be break time while people are waiting?