Zoltan,
I couldn't agree with you more about ATC, inadequate training and lack of exposure to more modern procedures has produced the current phenomena. But trust me, the guy is not ignoring you because he feels like it, he's working with very limited skills, equipment and outdated procedures. We feel the same way just like you do in situations like this.
Chuks,
Agreed, perception can be a problem, I believe like you rightly said, if we are open to each other we can see alot of positives in each other.
Just like someone coming to the southern part of the US and assuming all whites there are racist. I find that ridiculous, and like I explain to 1st time visitors to the US, how you present yourself to others determine the feedback you get from them. Irrespective of race, people want to be respected and appreciated. Calling a southerner a country bumpkin is not a very smart thing to do.
I guess we should all keep our prejudice opinions aside and learn from each other.