WelshCityFlyer
Shame you chose to defend xtc = tends to put you in same cattle of fish.
As xtc mentioned there are 5% interesting briefings. IF xtc is so confident - why the need for 10 minutes reading pre-briefing - are you not so confident after all?
Strange that you should like to see seniors in same position as you - does it not happen on regular basis in re-checks as with international airlines that take safety seriously?
How are the abilities of xtc affected when dealing with medical emergencies in flight. Does the bottle of Vodka (see Emirates here I come) make up for years of experience, dealing with people and medical problems.
While you think you know it all now in 10 more years or so when you grow up you will notice those who read the manuals while you walk past, and try to make the briefing easy to avoid the embarrassement of offloading crew who don't quite make the mark.