B777EKFLYER,
Having known and worked with the "small American man" for a quite number of years, I would seriously doubt the validity of your statement that he basically called you and threatened your upgrade. He is an individual who has the distinct ability to seperate business from personal involvement and he would, I am CERTAIN, invite you to question any grade he gave you through the proper channels. Perhaps you should view the grade given as a wake-up call. This forum is certainly not the place to air a gripe you might have with a training/checking session. You have the right to critique/question any training issues you might have and I would encourage you to do so if you feel you have been unfairly treated. Please do so through the proper channels.
I would have to agree with some of the above comments concerning your judgement and CRM skills. Very poor form on your part, sir!
Bigus