I just wonder - how many of these procedures have come about as the result of real incidents and evacuations? The excruciating minutiae of detail defies all logic. The bottom line is that it becomes the Cabin Crew's job is to try and save as many people as possible once the overpaid heros in the bit that was the front have parked the remains of the aircraft. Simple commands, complete with errors, will be more than sufficient to coax the slightly recalcitrant out of their and seats and towards the emergency exits. The "eager beavers" will probably be out of the plane before the average CA has said anything and the Darwin Award mob will still be in their seats the following day, not matter what happens.
It is plain to see that the rubbish spouted by SEP trainers has no bearing on reality and appears to totally ignore human nature. It is a shame. Because time and time again, heroines have been seen by the doors of stricken, burning aircraft helping the injured and confused to safety using common sense, the very thing they appear not to be trusted to use in a real emergency. The bigger the problem, the simpler the procedures. It's about time things changed.
PM