Originally Posted by
MasterGeek
I like that! I'll try it next time I have a grumpy FA in my flight, but without the "cutie" so that she doesn't take it like I'm hitting on her.
Please don't. This will not have the effect you're thinking. It comes off very patronizing and probably sexist in current American culture. I'm fairly sure the emoji was sarcastic.
Absolutely no one in a grumpy mood wants to be told to smile, much less by a customer who simply wants pseudo-cheerful service.