New American Airlines Safety Video Released 22 Sep 2016
Jun 14, 2018, 2:16 pm
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CX also uses the same language (O2 marks will drop automatically. 2:23) and I don't find anything wrong with it.
Same to BA (2:07):
Jun 14, 2018, 2:26 pm
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I don't think that the issue was telling people about the masks but the use of the word "now" , which implies that it used to not be automatic
Jun 14, 2018, 2:44 pm
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And FT is going towards GMAT sentence correction class now. Glad I don't need to take that exam anymore. /s
Jun 14, 2018, 2:50 pm
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One awful one that I used to hear on one airline was "All electronic devices must not be switched on" , which is not only clumsy but doesn't even state the correct requirement
Jun 14, 2018, 2:53 pm
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I actually think that it is very poor that airlines seem unable to create correctly worded scripts
One awful one that I used to hear on one airline was "All electronic devices must not be switched on" , which is not only clumsy but doesn't even state the correct requirement
One awful one that I used to hear on one airline was "All electronic devices must not be switched on" , which is not only clumsy but doesn't even state the correct requirement
7. adverb
You say 'Now' or 'Now then' to indicate to the person or people you are with that you want their attention, or that you are about to change the subject.
Source:
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/di...ry/english/now
There isn't really any need to go through grammar formality since not everyone here is English litterateur anyway. We make grammar errors such as agreement, parallel on a daily basis.
Jun 14, 2018, 3:02 pm
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It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
Jun 14, 2018, 3:09 pm
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When creating publications or presentations that are going to be used in public communications, then there really is a need
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
Jun 14, 2018, 3:17 pm
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When creating publications or presentations that are going to be used in public communications, then there really is a need
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
My point is the rant is too much.
Jun 14, 2018, 8:39 pm
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When creating publications or presentations that are going to be used in public communications, then there really is a need
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
It is also important to make sure that it is logically correct too
e.g. If an announcement says "All electronic devices must not be switched on" then all that I need to do is bring 2 electronic devices and leave one switched off and can leave the other switched on with certainty that the requirement has been met
Indeed - there are people whose 1st language is not English and using the language badly makes it harder to translate and understand
Jun 14, 2018, 9:14 pm
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Posting on a forum is different, as far as I am concerned.
Given that each sentence was given its own paragraph, the full stops were implied ; it did not impact the logic of the contents of the post.
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Jun 15, 2018, 11:39 am
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I actually don't mind the video...I've seen it maybe 4 times more than BA's new comedy routine (which has been around for a lot less time) and the latter annoys me far more. I think AA's is quite cleverly done and do try to spot the camera operators in the mirrors when everything switches around...
If I told you it was, "First things first, let's buckle those belts" would you be able to stand it more?
If I told you it was, "First things first, let's buckle those belts" would you be able to stand it more?
Jun 15, 2018, 12:07 pm
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Agree. AA's is way more formal than BA's as well. QF's is too long but the actual one is way shorter in flight, still, very informal; CX's too boring/formal on the other hand.
I enjoy AA's safety video probably because the background music is pretty cheerful and light.
I enjoy AA's safety video probably because the background music is pretty cheerful and light.
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Jun 15, 2018, 12:40 pm
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, I am however, instantly caught by that infectious ticky- tocky beat which goes all over you like a rash, and I feel like getting up and sashaying down the aisle. I would even need a PDB. I think that it's actually quite a good video.
In my salad days I was a slave to love, now it is miles, points, and of course - the rhythm.
In my salad days I was a slave to love, now it is miles, points, and of course - the rhythm.
Jun 15, 2018, 12:50 pm
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I waltzed up and down airplane aisles all my working life - now I get to boogie on AA.
Think Shakira - now that would make them actually pay attention.
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Seriously - I am glad that some of you noticed the non-cheer as it means that you must be taking more than just a passing interest in the thing.
Think Shakira - now that would make them actually pay attention.
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)Seriously - I am glad that some of you noticed the non-cheer as it means that you must be taking more than just a passing interest in the thing.