Along a similar line is the propensity for the domestic CSMs to not acknowledge the F/Os surname. In 99% of cases the CSM will announce over the PA that the Captains name is 'Joe Bloggs and the F/O is Tony'. No surname but at least I do rate a mention. The other interesting part of that is that requirements such as wheelchair requirements and so on are ALWAYS directed at the F/O- even if I'm the one doing the sector.
That said Kap, I'd have to reckon that about 50% of the skippers actually do acknowledge the F/O. I try to acknowledge the S/O when I'm doing the PA and we've got one on board as well (if the boss hasn't done so already!). I guess some have learnt common courtesy over the years, others haven't.
Glad to hear the flight was pleasant though. Sorry I wasn't there this time!
