Many times, a friendly flight worker will meet you when you get on the plane. This conversation may seem like a normal hello, but it’s really a small safety check. Flight hostesses are trained to watch and evaluate people during this first contact. It is an important part of making sure everyone is safe on board.
One of the main reasons for this test is to find people who are drunk. Flight attendants are taught to recognise signs of drunkenness, like slurred speech, trouble walking, or acting in a strange way. If they think a person is too drunk to fly, they can refuse to let them on or let the flight team know. This easy but important check helps keep things from going crazy once the plane is in the air.
Flight attendants are also looking for signs that someone is sick or upset. They quickly check to see if a traveler looks pale, wobbly or out of breath. They also keep an eye out for behaviour that seems tense or off. These observations help them deal with any worries before the flight or get ready to keep a closer eye on some people during the flight.
As part of the welcome, it’s also important to name people who could help in an incident. Flight attendants want people who are sure of themselves, aware, and calm, and who can keep their cool in a disaster. These people could be asked to help with an exit door, keep other people quiet, or give first aid in an emergency.
Even though flight attendants are nice, their welcomes are not an offer to flirt. Some people mistake these business-like exchanges for signs of love desire. In fact, flight attendants keep a professional but friendly tone while focussing on their main jobs, which are to make sure everyone is safe and the flight runs smoothly.
When you get on a plane again, remember that the flight attendant’s welcome is more than just a nice thing to do. The goal of this quick but detailed check is to keep everyone on board safe. Kindly answer, look them in the eye, and say hello back. It’s not only the polite thing to do; it’s also how you participate in a system that puts safety, planning, and respect for each other first.
