Another interesting theory; part of our inflight policy used to state that the Flight Service Manager (FSM) was to shake the hand of each F/C customer. Today's policy states that the Lead or ISM extend to each First or Business Class customer a "personalized" greeting/farewell.

I think most of the f/a's don't extend their hand because it seems awkward.

I know that while I am a very outgoing person, I tend to respect everyone's personal space (and I don't think everyone appreciates the handshake). This maybe a incorrect perception on my part, but I'll wait to hear more input from you all.

In the meantime I will try this out on my flights this month -those that I am the lead. I have continued to share the warm nuts theory with all my forward galley colleagues.

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CO757



[This message has been edited by CO757 (edited 01-01-2000).]