I would amend to say THINK not expect. I would also think people to be thoughtful in loading them too.
Considering real life and not concept, you should put fragile items under your seat and then in a bin later, if space is available. I have seen too many people with their jaws dropped and ready to cry.
Originally Posted by
javabytes
It's perfectly reasonable to expect an FA not to smash items already in the overhead bin.