Don’t call me Darling
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at 20:08 by MartynSinclair.
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HonestCrewParticipantDarling, hunny, mate. We use these terms as every single trip we operate we work with colleagues we have never met before. It is impossible to remember everyone’s names within the time of the pre-flight briefing.
In no way are these terms mean’t to be derogatory.I wonder if it had been one of the gay blokes saying it to him, would he have taken it as a compliment? Probably.
26 Apr 2012
at 09:17
LuganoPirateParticipantonce flying JFK LHR in F I had a cold coming on and was feeling generally miserable. To boot I was unable to sleep. A very nice FA came up and asked me if I’d like a hot chocolate. On serving it her words were “There we are darling, I hope that cheers you up?” On checking if all was well I said, “thanks sweetheart, you’re a real angel, that’s just what I needed”. Shortly after I fell asleep. No-one was offended, it was a pleasant exchange and that was that.
What amazes me though, is that an employee can take BA to court for remarks made by another employee? Is he doing it just for a hoped for pay-off? I don’t know and what if I addressed an FA as “Darling, mate another familiar term and he supposedly took offense, could he then sue me or BA for that matter?
It’s a very dangerous road we are going down and I’m delighted the judge in this instance had some common sense. It will not always be the case?
26 Apr 2012
at 12:01
skyguy79ParticipantI think major airlines really ought to do rigorous tests to evaluate the suitability of candidates for this post.
I mean if you are offended easily by the silliest of things then this clearly isn’t the job for you.
Singapore Airlines put candidates through 3 months training before they even get to say Welcome Aboard.
UK airlines really need to shape up and maybe adopt the “service from the heart ” culture of Asian airlines and take longer in assessing candidates rather 1 afternoon of silly role playing.
How can this buffoon sue BA ? It was surely a more internal issue rather than take legal action ? This dude needs to get a grip on life and maybe leave BA ?26 Apr 2012
at 12:07
JohnPhelanAustraliaParticipantI recently had a flight in BA First with a delightful, mature FA by the name of Molly. She referred to me as “darling” frequently throughout the flight, which – from her – was both natural and charming. And the service she provided was first rate.
I think it all depends on the two people involved. I, for one, detest being called “mate” in flight (I think it’s only happened twice, however).
26 Apr 2012
at 13:03
MartynSinclairParticipantMy 2 pet hates:
1. Being called “mate” by someone who does not knowm me
2. When I telephone someone and they ask after the pleasantries – “well what can I do for you?”
Would I take some to court each time 1 or 2 was said……………………
As you say Rich there is probably more to this story – I would certainly hope so!
26 Apr 2012
at 13:10
CXDiamondParticipantI always say I don’t mind what I’m called as long as it’s legal and decent. I do however draw the line at things like love or as I was once called by a BA steward in F, pet. I rather enjoyed cutting the legs from under him and spoke to the CSD about his attitude. He stayed away from me for the remainder of the flight.
26 Apr 2012
at 18:57
HongKongLadyParticipantIs that Sir CX Diamond, regional differences are to be embraced.
26 Apr 2012
at 20:52
VectorOneParticipantInstead of heaping odium on this poor chap can we remind ourselves that somewhere along the line he must have consulted with a solicitor/union official who told him that this was a good idea. Unless he represented himself, he presumably had legal counsel. So it’s not just “political correctness gone mad” but possibly and equally the sign of a legal profession which is willing to take any case as long as they think they’ll get paid.
26 Apr 2012
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