Originally Posted by fgirard

it could go something like this...

"Sorry, I did not see you; Mr. Lice--the light that was reflecting off of my PM card, as I was 'racing' to the gate as those extra 5 minutes will mean a lot when it comes to getting the pre-departure drink first or third. I do hope you'll accept this form of acknowledgment and remain off to the side until your zone is called, lest get in the way of a PM..."