Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

I always ask and say that I'm willing to sit in the FA jumpseat if it gets someone else on.

As far as the eye contact thing, they may be tired and not even see you. Engage and you may be surprised with the results.

I had a regional friend tell me about our supposed reputation for not making eye contact walking through the halls. I'm a friendly guy, and I always say hi or smile and wave and never gave it a second thought.... so I paid attention my next trip as to my contact with other pilots. I was 0 for 6 with any regional guys responding to my smile and nod or even wave at them. Goes both ways....