' if your seat is fitted with adjustable foot/headrests please make sure they are stowed before take off'
pax in economy ' can I have one of those footrests please?'
'can you let me past I need the toilet'
'would you mind using the outside walkway - just through that door............... no, come back, only kidding...'
and the classic 'when you have a spare moment...' as if.