Originally Posted by Schultzois

Sounds like J was an uncomfortable step down from F for him. In IRROPS airlines have tried to move me to J instead of F a number of times. I always rescheduled to another day.
So, yes, you’re right he’s probably not used to what standards J have fallen to. I can relate.

All the same, I’d have just slouched it off, or walked to the galley if I really wanted something that’s on my Second Class ticket with an airline that has eliminated First Class but still finds a clever way to use the numeral 1.