Or continue to treat the pax like s**t because you cant or wont take the problem to a manager
I often miss out on meals to ensure i make my connecting flight, it is my choice to either accept or decline the inflight meal.
I really get cross at shirty cabin crew who take their frustrations out on the people they are there to serve.
This is not a slave / master relationship, but if I dont like something than I simply don't do it.