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Calm down dear
We took off at 1940, I didnt have a drink until 2015 and my tray was cleared at 2240. Luckily I am on hols so was ok but for work this would drive me nuts, interestingly very few were sleeping (not like BA where its lights out v quick)
AA have the option of providing the whole meal at once on a tray relatively soon after takeoff (I presume this is still available on the 77W). Worth remembering if you're ever in a hurry to get to sleep.