Operated 707's and TriStars for many years, long before CRM was the latest and greatest political correctness.
Personally had no problems whatsoever...but then again some did. The latest fad seems to bring the cabin crew into the discussions.
A complete waste of time, IMHO.
First thing you know, they'll want to have gold bars too....
Oddly enough, ran into a senior CC a few days ago, and she felt the same. I'll run the cabin she says, the guys at the pointy end have enough to do.
Suits me to a tee.
Personally feel that far too many Captains stick their oar in the cabin waters....my opinion is to leave 'em ALONE to do their jobs.
Smokie is right about some Captains hogging all the sectors. For these guys I can only say....they must have no confidence in the First Officers ability...or their own, and have to prove it all the time.