2 cents
just to highlight a piece of chinese culture. Generally the chinese like to be able to respond with a gift when given something, even if it is a small gift from them. In western culture we are quite delighted to be given something unexpected, for many chinese there can actually be a small embarassment/loss of face that they haven't something to give you in return. This is not something that has developed in todays society/cabin-crew but has been part of the culture for centuries.
Think about when you go for a few beers with your friends, you always feel a awkward if one person is buying all the beers, in polite western society you always like to buy a beer in return.
J57 and others
generalizations might be good when talking about cattle, but when talking about individuals/people, remember there are many individuals amongst the cabin crew that make things great and some that make things bad. Specific examples of a-holes is better that whitewashing the community with the same moniker. And please do not suggest that cc are told that all flt crew are bad, just look at what you are saying about them here - it's the same right - you telling other pilots the cc are bad?
Hoping that the school teacher comes out to ring the bell soon so that playtime comes to an end!
Regards,
N1 Vibes