Meeting In Real Life Etiquette
May 9, 2017, 6:44 am
#46
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May 9, 2017, 6:48 am
#47
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May 9, 2017, 6:53 am
#48
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May 9, 2017, 7:04 am
#50
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Based on my line of work, I really hope not. Fragrance is very specific to an individual and if every FT'er wore the same, many aircraft would stink.
May 9, 2017, 7:25 am
#51
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I've had mixed encounters running into FTers. Some want to talk, others don't. If I spot a FT tag on a bag, someone reading Flyertalk or recognize someone from one of the various forums I'll always introduce myself but I'll be respectful if they want to be alone..
May 9, 2017, 7:29 am
#52
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May 9, 2017, 7:35 am
#53
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So, to summarise:
Have FT tags and jangle them vigorously,
In an LHR or LGW lounge ask everyone if they are on BA1,
In any lounge ask everyone if they know what CWS stands for,
In any lounge walk around squawking “DYKWIA”,
In LHR T5 ostentatiously press the -4 button,
On board take pics of the food, while sitting at 45 degrees and/or while standing on one leg,
On board discuss the pros and cons of CSD and CSM with anyone who will listen,
On board walk up and down the aisle saying “Jean has a long moustache”,
On board walk around shaking* everyone’s hand. *The exact format hasn’t been discussed yet, so I suggest attaching FT tags to each thumb and of course asking “RUA?” RUA = Regular Upgrades Appreciated.
I think at this point the “United Airlines Response” would probably kick in and you’d be dragged off the aircraft shouting “BA1, Jean, CWS, Moustache, -4 is better.”
I believe they only serve Monopole in the T5 holding cell.
Have FT tags and jangle them vigorously,
In an LHR or LGW lounge ask everyone if they are on BA1,
In any lounge ask everyone if they know what CWS stands for,
In any lounge walk around squawking “DYKWIA”,
In LHR T5 ostentatiously press the -4 button,
On board take pics of the food, while sitting at 45 degrees and/or while standing on one leg,
On board discuss the pros and cons of CSD and CSM with anyone who will listen,
On board walk up and down the aisle saying “Jean has a long moustache”,
On board walk around shaking* everyone’s hand. *The exact format hasn’t been discussed yet, so I suggest attaching FT tags to each thumb and of course asking “RUA?” RUA = Regular Upgrades Appreciated.
I think at this point the “United Airlines Response” would probably kick in and you’d be dragged off the aircraft shouting “BA1, Jean, CWS, Moustache, -4 is better.”
I believe they only serve Monopole in the T5 holding cell.
May 9, 2017, 7:48 am
#54
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I like the idea of an FT blazer. Or perhaps an FT tie?
Aha! http://www.tie-a-tie.net/wp-content/...w-blue-tie.jpg
Aha! http://www.tie-a-tie.net/wp-content/...w-blue-tie.jpg
Last edited by patentlyobvious; May 9, 2017 at 7:49 am Reason: Picture of tie.
May 9, 2017, 8:07 am
#56
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I like the idea of an FT blazer. Or perhaps an FT tie?
Aha! http://www.tie-a-tie.net/wp-content/...w-blue-tie.jpg
Aha! http://www.tie-a-tie.net/wp-content/...w-blue-tie.jpg
* Just renewed, as we start a new Membership year with 0 TPs, and with 1460 TPs in MMB already
May 9, 2017, 8:12 am
#57
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So, to summarise:
Have FT tags and jangle them vigorously,
In an LHR or LGW lounge ask everyone if they are on BA1,
In any lounge ask everyone if they know what CWS stands for,
In any lounge walk around squawking “DYKWIA”,
In LHR T5 ostentatiously press the -4 button,
On board take pics of the food, while sitting at 45 degrees and/or while standing on one leg,
On board discuss the pros and cons of CSD and CSM with anyone who will listen,
On board walk up and down the aisle saying “Jean has a long moustache”,
On board walk around shaking* everyone’s hand. *The exact format hasn’t been discussed yet, so I suggest attaching FT tags to each thumb and of course asking “RUA?” RUA = Regular Upgrades Appreciated.
I think at this point the “United Airlines Response” would probably kick in and you’d be dragged off the aircraft shouting “BA1, Jean, CWS, Moustache, -4 is better.”
I believe they only serve Monopole in the T5 holding cell.
Have FT tags and jangle them vigorously,
In an LHR or LGW lounge ask everyone if they are on BA1,
In any lounge ask everyone if they know what CWS stands for,
In any lounge walk around squawking “DYKWIA”,
In LHR T5 ostentatiously press the -4 button,
On board take pics of the food, while sitting at 45 degrees and/or while standing on one leg,
On board discuss the pros and cons of CSD and CSM with anyone who will listen,
On board walk up and down the aisle saying “Jean has a long moustache”,
On board walk around shaking* everyone’s hand. *The exact format hasn’t been discussed yet, so I suggest attaching FT tags to each thumb and of course asking “RUA?” RUA = Regular Upgrades Appreciated.
I think at this point the “United Airlines Response” would probably kick in and you’d be dragged off the aircraft shouting “BA1, Jean, CWS, Moustache, -4 is better.”
I believe they only serve Monopole in the T5 holding cell.
Surly a cruel and unusual punishment??
May 9, 2017, 8:15 am
#58
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May 9, 2017, 8:44 am
#59
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I've had a few encounters of sorts...
-There was a Premier who used to post semi-regularly a few years back. They've never confirmed anything personal about themselves but anyone who worked in their industry (as I did) was able to piece together the info and figure out who they were to a 99% certainty, which was a very high profile role. I saw them in the T5 CCR but didn't approach them, instead preferring to private message them through here. They didn't respond whilst I was in the lounge but did within a few days which confirmed they were who I thought which initiated a fairly lengthy email exchange over the next week.
-I've been recognized by other FTers (I used to post a lot more than I do now) and have been approached in the GF and CCR before! Most times was just a cursory hello!
-Bumped into two FTers at the BD lounge in BRU when the flight was delayed because of snow. I was out with the day with my father taking advantage of some ludicrous BD promotion and we got chatting as one sometimes does in such situations. I can't remember if the other two people were together or it just so happened three of us were from FT. All rather jovial over some Leffes as we waited for the weather to abate. One of them is still rather active on FT.
-I was the subject of this thread (although didn't post to FT at the time)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...e-posters.html
About 10yrs ago I was using one of the UA RCCs (as they were known then) at ORD and happened to be sitting next to someone with a yellow Flyertalk tag. I casually mentioned that I happen to use FT too and it initiated a hugely dull (one-sided) conversation that I rather regretted starting 
I've seen a few yellow Flyertalk tags on other peoples carry-ons over the years since but have never initiated conversation again
-There was a Premier who used to post semi-regularly a few years back. They've never confirmed anything personal about themselves but anyone who worked in their industry (as I did) was able to piece together the info and figure out who they were to a 99% certainty, which was a very high profile role. I saw them in the T5 CCR but didn't approach them, instead preferring to private message them through here. They didn't respond whilst I was in the lounge but did within a few days which confirmed they were who I thought which initiated a fairly lengthy email exchange over the next week.
-I've been recognized by other FTers (I used to post a lot more than I do now) and have been approached in the GF and CCR before! Most times was just a cursory hello!
-Bumped into two FTers at the BD lounge in BRU when the flight was delayed because of snow. I was out with the day with my father taking advantage of some ludicrous BD promotion and we got chatting as one sometimes does in such situations. I can't remember if the other two people were together or it just so happened three of us were from FT. All rather jovial over some Leffes as we waited for the weather to abate. One of them is still rather active on FT.
-I was the subject of this thread (although didn't post to FT at the time)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...e-posters.html
I've seen a few yellow Flyertalk tags on other peoples carry-ons over the years since but have never initiated conversation again
Last edited by Fraser; May 9, 2017 at 9:33 am
May 9, 2017, 9:24 am
#60
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About 10yrs ago I was using one of the UA RCCs (as they were known then) at ORD and happened to be sitting next to someone with a yellow Flyertalk tag. I casually mentioned that I happen to use FT too and it initiated a hugely dull (one-sided) conversation that I rather regretted starting
