There was I, about 18 months ago, sitting in First on a Northwest DC10 just after boarding in SEA headed for HNL. Flight attendant tells me I have a lovely smile.
Chuffed to little mintballs, I was. Made my day - nay, week. And I'm a chap and the FA was a jolly affable lass before anyone asks. It works both ways, you see, and obviously the PC brigade hadn't reached Northwest at that stage - thank the Lord. I sincerely hope they never do.