Originally Posted by
captjns
Had an F/O fiddling with a so-called smart phone while trying to get a way from the gate on time.
Asked the newbie if I could take a look at his phone... Took out the battery and gave the phone back to him. Told Junior, if he was a good little doobie, he'd get his battery back after the last flight of the day.
Assuming this story is actually true, the FO's actions were innapropriate, but your actions were completely unprofessional and out of line. You can set a good example without being condescending.