Originally Posted by BlueGirlGoes
>I don't think it's a sign of disrespect either.
But it is. If you were meeting the CEO of your company, or a very important client, or interviewing for a job, you would most likely initially address that person as Mr. or Ms. Why, if not to convey respect?
Of course, if TSA people knew much about interviewing techniques, they would probably have more desirable employment.
I agree with you that it is a sign of disrespect.
I too have had TSA screeners look at my BP and address me by first name; usually an abbreviated version of my first name and to answer your ?, I'm male and it happens to me.
If they want to address me by name, it's "How are you doing today,
Mr. Traveller", not "How you doing today, SDF".
Last time a TSA screener did this (he looked like he might have been 21 at most), I replied, "Sir, it's Mr. Traveler, thank you".
-- the screeners face froze up - he didn't say a word, and then went onto his next victim.
No one else at the airport calls me by first name, be it the ticket agent or FA, it's always Mr. Traveler. If they want to be friendly and respectful, they can address me by my last name.
The only ones that call me by first name are friends, family, and close business acquaintances. When online, I'll sometimes go by first name, but it's a different enviornment.
SDF_Traveler