Originally Posted by Klsytakesit

Radial Gal you write well.
The camaraderie of aviation was leaving long before the me2 circus came to town. Smart phones, facebook, youtube, microbrews, fad diets, food allergies have all played a part in turning layovers in to solo events. Several generations raised with minimum social skills/edicate are players in the decline of the once grand airline layover. Too many max FAR days in a row, too many redeyes, too many zone swaps, too many min rest overnites.....And trust is gone. And not just boy-girl trust..
When Blackout Betty chose to toss a hand grenade into a crowded room the damage was done. A wave of retribution swept over us and HR suspensions/terminations/ allegations shot up 8 times the normal. Not just with pilots but flight attendants as well.
Still a decent job no question about it.