Planemike, as a passenger I have sat in an overwing exit row: the cabin crew spoke to me about responsibilities should exit via that route be necessary and it was a pleasant conversation. I may be a customer but as a long time construction industry employee, I understand safety and defer to those responsible for my safe conveyance be it by aeroplane, train or bus - and in the case of an emergency will assist them as best I can. Those who feel that to do so in someway undermines their standing in life are sad individuals.