New First - time for change to unisex amenity kits
Mar 31, 2019, 2:24 pm
#31
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I guess so many brands nowadays, especially the more upmarket ones, don't target any gender specifically. And this works, the packaging works, and so it should be easy to adapt the kits. Personally, I prefer to have creams etc with a bold, non gender obvious bias on the label.
But in all seriousness, if the creams and what not are all the same and you just prefer creams to not have gender-based writing on them, that is just a little petty. I love to be able to take the female kit for my fiancee and it's obvious I chose one for her (lady) and not the male version. If i bring home some generic gender neutral cream she wont be nearly as excited and won't know the sacrifice I made by choosing the ladies' version
Mar 31, 2019, 3:06 pm
#33
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Sheesh, it really wont be long before some guy with one leg shows up and demands that he be given the online option of having just one sock in his amenity kit because it will hurt his feelings to be offered two.
Or worse, someone voicing it from a position of bipedal security on behalf of the uni-legged friends.
Or worse, someone voicing it from a position of bipedal security on behalf of the uni-legged friends.
Mar 31, 2019, 3:13 pm
#34
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It misses an opportunity to be singled out and made to feel special, different... post a selfie and a tweet about how awesome it is to be on a plane as forward thinking and woke as they are.
Mar 31, 2019, 3:29 pm
#35
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I will report if I have the New First or not and anything new to add.
I'm afraid I'm already filled to the gills with liquid. I have already exceeded the "should fit comfortably" suggestion
Mar 31, 2019, 4:11 pm
#36
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You choose what you want, 95% of passengers in F want those M/F versions by my reckoning. If the airline does not cater for your needs you are welcome to take your business elsewhere (I hear Brunei is particularly welcoming these days) - that's what we always say on this forum when passenger is not happy about the offering.
But in all seriousness, if the creams and what not are all the same and you just prefer creams to not have gender-based writing on them, that is just a little petty. I love to be able to take the female kit for my fiancee and it's obvious I chose one for her (lady) and not the male version. If i bring home some generic gender neutral cream she wont be nearly as excited and won't know the sacrifice I made by choosing the ladies' version
But in all seriousness, if the creams and what not are all the same and you just prefer creams to not have gender-based writing on them, that is just a little petty. I love to be able to take the female kit for my fiancee and it's obvious I chose one for her (lady) and not the male version. If i bring home some generic gender neutral cream she wont be nearly as excited and won't know the sacrifice I made by choosing the ladies' version
Mar 31, 2019, 5:57 pm
#37
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Mar 31, 2019, 6:13 pm
#38
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For heavens sake, it's not like they would be making a declaration of gender identification for the census bureau! Just ask for a male or female bag, as needed/wanted - the reasons for your choice are your your own and need not be stated. I didn't even know they had two types of bags, and will be requesting the female bag in the future, as I always try to give them away anyway.
Apr 1, 2019, 12:57 am
#39
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Well, looking at all the different replies here, and thank you all for your input, it looks like folks are OK with their offerings in general. Perhaps I was being over analytical re sensitivities of others. It was just a thought. I'd still like to see it being offered though.
Apr 1, 2019, 2:55 am
#40
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Should airlines make business decisions that make no economic sense because of them? Certainly not. Should each of us show a little understanding and compassion - I bloody well hope so.
Apr 1, 2019, 2:59 am
#41
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I think your post is deeply insensitive. I can't begin to imagine what life must be like for a person who doesn't fit into the usual gender boxes.
Should airlines make business decisions that make no economic sense because of them? Certainly not. Should each of us show a little understanding and compassion - I bloody well hope so.
Should airlines make business decisions that make no economic sense because of them? Certainly not. Should each of us show a little understanding and compassion - I bloody well hope so.
Apr 1, 2019, 3:13 am
#42
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Yes, that is what I have been hoping for, possibly people just don't want to expose themselves to ridicule? Understandable though.
Apr 1, 2019, 7:09 am
#43
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indeed. granted references to Brunei and cats I am really not surprised they would keep themselves to themselves. but please do be aware that such people exist.
Apr 1, 2019, 7:10 am
#44
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For heavens sake, it's not like they would be making a declaration of gender identification for the census bureau! Just ask for a male or female bag, as needed/wanted - the reasons for your choice are your your own and need not be stated. I didn't even know they had two types of bags, and will be requesting the female bag in the future, as I always try to give them away anyway.