Originally Posted by
Gamecock
On an RJ from ORD-CLT a few weeks ago and had the information card open looking it over as the FA came over and informed me that I was sitting at an emergency exit and asked if I would be able assist in case of an emergency.
I looked at her and nodded.
She said "Sir, I need to hear a yes or a no."
So I gave her a yes.
That's because you must give a verbal response to show that:
1) you understand English
2) you can hear instructions from the crew