First Names??

[flapsforty]

Never thought of that aspect Airclues, might explain some of the nuisance calls we do get at hotels. Interesting.
With us it's the other way around, only initials and last names on the badges. The company leaves it up to us how we announce ourselves. Cabin Crew usually does the first announcement, and I always introduce the Captain by his/her last name, and same for myself. No oither names are mentioned in out PA.

As for preferences PAXboy, I have learnt to never give out my first name to pax; as you say, it can lead to unpleasant over familiarity.
Last names allow a certain distance, which makes it easier to be friendly without having to fear that pax get the wrong message. In my most humble opinion of course!
Other thing, I get very uncomfortable when all and sundry introduce themselves to me with their first name. I have no wish to address service staff by their first name, it gives me the feeling that the organisation is trying on false premises to make me feel cosy and relaxed and pally. Fake instant intimacy.
No matter if I am the waitress or the person being waited upon, the relationship is a professional one, not a "pally" one.
It is a form of pretence which I do not enjoy.

Hmmmmm, wonder why this question seems to touch such a nerve with me? Again, pprune provides food for thought.