I can just see a keen 20 year old SO head to head with one of the old girls regarding who is in command in the cabin ..
Seems to be a common topic in this thread but to be honest I don't think there would be any conflict at all.There must be some fragile ego's around.
But it reminds me of a joke.
What is the last thing a pilot does before boarding a raft after a ditching?
Takes off his/her epaulets