Two stories from the one sector last week.
Had a rude guy the other day. Gold Frequent Flyer showing off to his wife doing the whole "treat the FAs like you own the place" sort of thing. This guy upset the Purser and then me before takeoff. He kept trying to start a scene but I wasn't biting and just stood and smiled while he waffled on. It got to the stage where his wife was very embarrased and not imppresed to say the least.
We started the morning tea service and I offered him some cake and whatever else there was.
Me: "Would you care for morning tea?"
Rude Man: "I don't think I'll risk my life today."
Me: "That's a shame..."
That shut the old begger up! The pax around him laughed.
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I was securing the cabin for takeoff and this lady had her handbag around her neck. It wasn't a small one (which I normally over look) it was the size of a small caravan.
Me: "Madam would you please place your handbag under the seat in front of you for takeoff."
Lady: "My handbag? That's pathetic!"
Me: "Yes it is - but it still needs to go under the seat in front."