Originally Posted by
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We need one that is an APCF codeword. I mean I know there is a hand signals but you can't go flashing shockers around in every setting.
Maybe, "I'm just a line pilot." Or the ATL version "golly, I'm just a line pilot."
Maybe "I'm just trying to backdoor my schedule." Use it all month. or "I'm sneaking in the backdoor." As in I'm lucky to be here.
Or
Challenge: "Did you hear about Jesse?" Response: "Yeah, that was a shame."
And if you're a "Living the dream" guy, I personally am OK with you sticking with that rather than changing over to and saying "Are we having fun yet?" three times a day. Because I have no suitable reply for that one that isn't snarky or cynical; just awkward silence.