Originally Posted by SPN Lifer

...The "flirting" described is merely a (perhaps excessively) heightened level of courtesy. Good manners are never "wrong."

I agree with the intimations of others upthread that what you attribute to "flirting" might be more likely explained by Platinum status, travel patterns, and being a CO Star. Perhaps we'll never know (until you change these components of the equation).

But does it really matter? If you feel your good manners (or "flirting skills") have resulted in more operational upgrades, good for you!

Courtesy and respect for others never go out of style! And good writing skills have their uses, too.