Southside, you are talking utter ignorant nonsense.
From the ATSB, investigation Report 199904538
The captain assessed that the appropriate response was to wait for outside assistance and then conduct a precautionary disembarkation, rather than initiate an immediate evacuation. ...... Approximately 20 minutes after the accident, the crew initiated a precautionary disembarkation from the right side of the aircraft using the emergency escape slides. Although the disembarkation was achieved largely without incident, there were arguably sufficient ‘unknowns’ concerning the condition of the aircraft, and possible related hazards, for an earlier evacuation to have been conducted.
BOAC wholeheartedly agree. As crew, we do of course always have the choice of disregarding the PR clowns and giving a briefing that is legal, interesting and effective.
I have been doing just that for 5 years now, also when being checked out, and so far nothing but compliments from pax, crew and even the checkies.For me personally, it is the only ethical choice.