Originally Posted by
twtrvl
Sometimes the button doesn't work properly.
On my last flight, one of the FAs told me the sound on my call button didn't function. So even though the light worked, there was no ding for them to hear and they don't always think to look down the aisles for lights. Thereafter, I went to pick up my own water.
As a first step, you might politely inquire if your light and sound are functional. If you don't want to get up to do this, and no one comes for your call, ask a neighbor to hit his/hers and redirect the FA to you.