Trip mix at Delta
08-16-2019, 09:34 AM
#101
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Originally Posted by sailingfun
It’s really strange what you hear. I work for Delta and it’s rare I hear guys even talking about regional pilots let alone slamming them. You hear Delta guys doing it all the time just walking around terminals. I have never heard such a conversation walking around a terminal even once in 30 years. You have great ears!
As for not nodding or saying hi in the terminal, that's not a particular pilot group that's all of humanity right now.
08-16-2019, 09:38 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by gloopy
Exactly. Its a self imposed mythos that perpetuates simply because its repeated. IRL though I can't remember the last time I've even seen a hint of what that poster is describing as a broad universal absolute. Even the hair on fire 20-something year old regional pilots who have no idea how to ask for a jumpseat are treated with respect and comraderie 95% of the time.
As for not nodding or saying hi in the terminal, that's not a particular pilot group that's all of humanity right now.
As for not nodding or saying hi in the terminal, that's not a particular pilot group that's all of humanity right now.
Agreed....repeat something enough times and eventually a good portion of the population believes it is gospel....that is the new normal.
The term “fake news” comes to mind
08-16-2019, 11:12 AM
#103
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What baffles me is the people getting off the airplane with 4 people saying bye to them that don't make any eye contact, nod, or vague acknowledgement of any human presence around them.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
08-16-2019, 11:26 AM
#104
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
What baffles me is the people getting off the airplane with 4 people saying bye to them that don't make any eye contact, nod, or vague acknowledgement of any human presence around them.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
General negative stereotypes are a ***** to shake regardless if they are warranted or not. The alleged “sins of our fathers” will take several generations to clean up.
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08-16-2019, 12:07 PM
#105
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
What baffles me is the people getting off the airplane with 4 people saying bye to them that don't make any eye contact, nod, or vague acknowledgement of any human presence around them.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
As an aside, I had a regional pilot friend (who flies for us now) tell me the same thing about DL pilots. Told him, first of all, who cares, and second of all, I'm a friendly guy, if I see another pilot, I'll do the nod. I figured part of it is we're a bit more visible with the hat and the sub commander jacket.
So, a couple days I actually kept count of the regional pilots who'd smile and nod back at me: none. They all kept their 1000 yard stare or down at their phones. I thought that was quite funny.
08-16-2019, 01:08 PM
#107
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
What baffles me is the people getting off the airplane with 4 people saying bye to them that don't make any eye contact, nod, or vague acknowledgement of any human presence around them.
Susan Cain's book "Quiet" was fascinating to me and has helped my personal and professional relationships. I recommend the book, particularly for parents who have introverted children.
Last edited by TED74; 08-16-2019 at 01:19 PM.
08-17-2019, 06:37 PM
#109
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I hate crowded airports. I am going A to B (so to speak) the last thing I want is interaction. It's all I can do to not embarrass myself in the uniform, bobblehead-ing down the concourse seems like an opportunity to draw unwanted attention. ...but that's probably just me.
08-18-2019, 01:05 PM
#110
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Perhaps it’s my friendly Midwest upbringing, but how hard is it to acknowledge a fellow worker bee? Now, I’m not saying you have to seek out everyone’s glance, but if eyes happen to meet, physically being unable to return a simple gesture is....just weird. And I say that from a mild introvert’s view.
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