Welcome, homey.
You will find all types here on FT. It ebbs and flows, but at present the elitists seem to be a bit more vocal.
To each his/her own, but I happen to agree with you whole-heartedly. If the outcome of your day is determined by whether a $6 an hour desk clerk addresses you as "sir" and gives you a coupon for free instant scrambled eggs, then you need to re-prioritize.