Posted by
KsReaganite on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 4:28:25 PM
It seems there is someone else who too understands how the change of designation and wardrobe in airline crew has strong correlation with the sharp decline in service on-board As a child who got to fly quite a bit, I still remember the upbeat professionalism and dedicated service that was exuded by well groomed air hostesses dressed in fitted skirts, blouses, and heels. Yes, contrary to conventional wisdom, the clothes do matter sometimes.
http://likethedew.com/2009/06/16/bring-back-the-stewardesses/
While such professionalism is still very much a part of the culture in the top notch airlines in Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East, by and large it is non-existent in the United States.
That correlation is seen in other areas of life too. Too many men, young and not so young, have pants falling down and underwear showing....and these are expensive clothes that are supposed to make a fashion statement. Conversely, many women think slapping on one of their ubiquitous black pants and having underwear pulled down under shapeless tops is the 'professional' look. Sloppy and lazy in both cases.