there is, of course, the reality that more men travel on business than women (or so it seems), which likely contributes to the negative ratio. as for F/A attitude, it seems (however simplistic this might sound) that some women just do not like to serve other women. it's an ego thing. when my wife travels alone she frequently has a bad experience, however if she is with me, for soeme reason the cabin staff is pleasant. in general, service on board is lousy. I travel mostly in first class (thanks to super elite status on 2 carriers), and often refer to myself as the "stealth" passenger. they go right by me as though the row was empty. and then there's getting a coat hung up........