[LuganoPirate]

Canucklad, I’m afraid your bookie friend is probably right (my flak jacket is now on). Most men would go for the “busty babe” rather than the “granny grunter”. It’s the way many men are, sad but true! It’s also true the GG will be much nicer to you than the BB. You pays your money and takes your choice so to say!

[LuganoPirate]

I also dislike being addressed as “mate” unless it’s said by an Ozzie. I find that acceptable funnily enough. Probably because it’s so much a part of their vocabulary.

[canucklad]

You’re right LP…On a recent lads trip to Tallin we stayed in a hotel with a casino attached to it..The lass behind the bar was stunning… so stunning that when i called my girlfreind on the phone , i blurted out to her that i had just seen the most beautiful girl ever! Tont the Tiger couldn’t have given me a frostier reception on my return home!! Anyway …we spent more time at that hotel bar than at any hotel bar i’ve been too. so shallow!!

I would also definately agree that on the legacy carriers the “GG’s” are more welcoming and engaging.

Should an airline try and reflect their national identity or their brand identity..ie as i’ve said the AC crew make you feel Canadian ..

Not sure if you can say the same for other carriers?

[BeckyBoop]

canucklad – Just for the record I have nothing against gay or lesbian people. Infact I do have G&L friends. I also had no intention of offfending you or anyone else by my previous comment. As for the placing bets my dad would go for neither the babe or granny he prefers his male “mate” because he knows the racing business. LP – sadly you wouldnt get on either.. they refer to every guy as “mate” and some times a “me old china” and “son”. Having said that if you do go to a casino you will always have a “babe” dealer and the same with some airlines. xx

[canucklad]

No offense taken Becky…the great thing about life is the kaleidascope of opinions ! We all live in the global village !

[SimonRowberry]

The girl behind the bar at the Hilton-chain hotel I stay in every week calls me “darling” and I have no problem with that. I do find “mate” a bit over-familar from people I don’t know in the travel business but, having said that, it’s only happened a few times.

The phrase I find hardest to take is being called “chap.”

[RHMAngel]

Tough one, I think its tone and context gets lost in reporting a story verbally or in print.

It would be very sad to loose those in the service industry who may be worried about being friendly with customers, business class or economy – I’ve been called “love” on a flight. Its terribly British thing if they’re being unreserved and open.

On public transport, definitely don’t mind “darling, sweetheart, love, pet or duck” (last two only if its said with a northern English or welsh accent is it OK otherwise its very odd).

Ma’am (& sir for men) is formal but I’ve been called that in very expensive establishments. I guess First Class might expect that more so…(never gone higher than biz).

Definitely not worth suing over…

[HongKongLady]

Apologises CX Diamond… Lady I do think even in First there can be informality although if you spend most of you time on Cathay I am guessing you will not often be called darling, pet or duck ! Their service is more formal.

[Tete_de_cuvee]

Interesting that a Cabin Crew took this action. When recruited they know it is part of the job to be tolerant of a huge range of cultures and their peccadilloes.

Apparently the fellow holds strong niche Christian beliefs which one would expect should result in being more benevolent and understanding of others in order to set an example.

[HongKongLady]

Totally agree

[RichHI1]

This thread is very strange, a large part of ir is pursuing the Gay / Lesbian agenda. My initial presumption was this but on reading the reports there
Is no involvement of sexual orientation as equally there is no involvement of race, according to the plaintiff it centres on his creed alone. And the case was brought in reaction to a disciplinary action by BA with respect to his behaviour. The tribunal pre hearing made no reference to any other factors other than any discrimination being based on his behaviour and not his religious beliefs.

[CXDiamond]

papillion53 – 27/04/2012 09:18 GMT

What a rude and subjective, miserable little post.

HongKongLady- 30/04/2012 10:40 GMT

Indeed! I’m used to Cathay but even so, I think there are places where informality works and places it doesn’t. First class cabins are not one of them. I don’t think I’m easily shocked but being called pet by BA crew seemed highly inappropriate.

[Papillion53]

CXDiamond@17:07

Miserable – My thoughts precisely when I read your post of 26/04 @ 18:57 – I fear you have spent much too much time banging your head on the proverbial glass ceiling!

[CXDiamond]

Another sad and subjective comment given that you don’t know me.

Oh and you’re so wrong.

[Papillion53]

No not wrong, just realistic!

You are quite correct, I do not know you, but to say you “rather enjoyed cutting the legs off someone” for them calling you pet”, is to me, a bit of an over- reaction!

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