Gold greeting - what do you ask for?
Feb 8, 2020, 1:00 pm
#1
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Gold greeting - what do you ask for?
Gold greeting seems to be somewhat sporadic by many accounts.
When it happens though, I’m never sure what, if anything, to ask for when they ask.
What do folks here say or ask for? In the main thread on this it seems to focus on whether it happens or not.
When it happens though, I’m never sure what, if anything, to ask for when they ask.
What do folks here say or ask for? In the main thread on this it seems to focus on whether it happens or not.
Feb 8, 2020, 1:26 pm
#3
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I usually say “Hello, and thank you” ...
And then as a Mod to correct the Thread title
Thanks, Mod!
And then as a Mod to correct the Thread title
Thanks, Mod!
Last edited by T8191; Feb 8, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Feb 8, 2020, 1:41 pm
#4
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If the crew have the chance to say hello to me then thats great. If not then I assume they are busy and have more important things to worry about than me.
If I get to stage in life where I am grumpy that my flight crew arent saying hello to me because of my status, I probably need to self-declare myself as a DYKWIA candidate.
If I get to stage in life where I am grumpy that my flight crew arent saying hello to me because of my status, I probably need to self-declare myself as a DYKWIA candidate.
Feb 8, 2020, 1:43 pm
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If the crew have the chance to say hello to me then thats great. If not then I assume they are busy and have more important things to worry about than me.
If I get to stage in life where I am grumpy that my flight crew arent saying hello to me because of my status, I probably need to self-declare myself as a DYKWIA candidate.
If I get to stage in life where I am grumpy that my flight crew arent saying hello to me because of my status, I probably need to self-declare myself as a DYKWIA candidate.
Feb 8, 2020, 1:47 pm
#6
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I think the OP is, like many of us, at a loss to think of anything off top of their head that a the crew member is empowered and happy to provide in these circumstances. It’s a fair question IMHO.
Feb 8, 2020, 1:50 pm
#8
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I just request a cup of tea, when they get a moment.
Feb 8, 2020, 2:53 pm
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I certainly wouldn't request a certain type of champagne though and just be happy with what ever was brought.
Feb 8, 2020, 3:53 pm
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On an overnight flight I ask for the cabin temperature to be lowered (ideally to ~22 C), otherwise I just thank them for asking.