Originally Posted by EMBFlyer

That's exactly what I'm saying! I can't tell you how many times I've walked into the cockpit of an Airbus, as humble and polite as can be, to ask for a ride and either the Captain or the FO won't even turn around and acknowledge me...let alone shake my hand. Instead of a "Welcome aboard" or even "Sure, have a seat," I get a grumble of an answer and silence for up to half the flight. Some of the awkwardness goes away when they realize I'm not SkyWest or Shuttle, but still, it's very uncomfortable for someone who just wants to go home. Now, I've had many great rides on United and some crews have been outright fantastic, but there have been some rides that were very uncomfortable. Either way, I'm very grateful for said ride and always express my gratitude, regardless of whether I'm wanted there or not.

I can also guarantee that you've never heard or never will hear me say, "Seeeeeeeee Yaaaaaaa!" like a big idiot. I can also assure you that anyone I'm flying with won't be doing it for long. I can tell you I've heard CAL guys start arguments with EWR Ground for petty stuff that normally ends in, "I can make you number 5 or number 75. Your choice, sir.", or major guys continually arguing with controllers when asked to do something, or the snide comments on Ramp, Ground and Tower when asked to follow an RJ, or my personal favorite, the female CAL captain who signed off with "Toodles" in a high-pitched voice from IAH to the east coast.

I understand, though. I'm just an RJ pilot. Maybe someday, I can be a real pilot.