It may have been when you were flying. During late-May/early-June I flew FC on three domestic flights, and on all three the flight attendants (literally) just stood around chewing gum and chatting amongst themselves during the pre-pushback period. I think this was during their contract negotiations, and they were showing what they can and don't have to do. On some flights later in June, the normal pre-pushback service seemed to have been restored.