Originally Posted by WillBarrett_68

how so? the gate agent reading "thank you for being a <status level> medallion, Mr. <last name>" or not has zero impact on my trip either way. I honestly can't even remember if the GA did it or not by the time I get to the end of the jetbridge and step onto the plane. Do people think it's important? Yes, clearly, some people think it's a big enough deal to start threads about it (this is not the first one and won't be the last one), but obsequiousness and actual service delivery are two different things.