Thank you notes to crew
Feb 24, 2018 | 9:23 am
#16
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Feb 24, 2018 | 10:37 am
#17
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Sorry, but I'm in the camp that says it's just weird.
I never gave the bus driver anything when I used to ride the bus.
When United is going thru a bad PR event, or when I know the cabin staff are doing an awesome job, I sometimes remark to the service director that "United is the best IMHO and I won't fly anyone else and that I just wanted you to know that first hand".............they really appreciate that.
I never gave the bus driver anything when I used to ride the bus.
When United is going thru a bad PR event, or when I know the cabin staff are doing an awesome job, I sometimes remark to the service director that "United is the best IMHO and I won't fly anyone else and that I just wanted you to know that first hand".............they really appreciate that.
Feb 25, 2018 | 3:26 pm
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I'm a male who usually flies alone. In the current cultural moment I would never give a gift out of nowhere to a woman in a professional / service setting whom I did not know. Too easy to misinterpret my intentions or expectations.
Mar 3, 2018 | 9:50 am
#21
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I do something a little different. My Aunt was the first female journalist for the Los Angeles times. In her effects after her passing I found a document from 1945 for the requirements to become an American Airlines "Stewardess" as part of the job application process. I make copies of the original document and give them to Flight Attendants when flying as a tribute to my Aunt. The enjoyment from current FA's in reading the document is so rewarding and it is a great way to honor my Aunt. The FA's are amazed at the restrictions and requirements in 1945 and admit that they wouldn't take a FA job today with the restrictions from 1945.
Mar 4, 2018 | 6:23 pm
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Especially these days when a mere accusation is enough to completely derail your life.
Mar 5, 2018 | 2:56 am
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If they are not impressed do you think the FA's will say so. They'll just express their delight then throw it away when you are not watching.
Mar 6, 2018 | 11:44 pm
#25
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A commercially sealed snack can still be tampered with. My QF captain friend said he does not have the authority to upgrade so giving a few candies to a FA probably won't garner an upgrade either.
If they are not impressed do you think the FA's will say so. They'll just express their delight then throw it away when you are not watching.
If they are not impressed do you think the FA's will say so. They'll just express their delight then throw it away when you are not watching.
Mar 7, 2018 | 4:48 am
#26
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I'd have thought it was being sufficiently nice not to make trouble and say thank you when they bring you things. If you want to do something really nice for them, isn't it more effective - if your airline has them - to fill out those forms where you commend them for exceptionally good service and send them in?
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