3 days as a flight attendant

So I went in for the flight attendant training program for the last 4 days, and just resigned yesterday. It was actually really interesting! I actually already got fitted for the uniform, and I got to really see what it's like inside! They have all these protocols -



- On how to act:

• Flight attendants are not supposed to eat! Except in an airport restaurant (where they get 30% off).
• No chewing gum. 
• They have to say "May I offer you a drink?" instead of "May I get you a drink?"
• They're also trained on how to act in different scenario, eg how to react when you spill things (give out a blanket / change seat), to whom to promote the Marco Polo Card (only in first class), etc. 

- On how to look:

• They have to wear red/pink nail polish over long nails!
• Their heels are from Dr Kong and they are super comfy! 
• The uniform makes anyone look sooo cute. Even I look uber feminine! And the Russian overcoat is just coooool. And the handbag! Aaaaah! Must stop going on or I might regret. 
• Know why their bun is so neat? It's uber gel-ed!
• The leggings (from 破无素足) were chosen so you get that distinct "see-thru-ish" look. 
• They have to wear red lipstick, colored eye shadow and HEAVY blush!

Sadly I have to return the shoes and the uniform. I feel awful for leaving like that (and for making up a super stupid excuse to leave. I will not tell here.) A part of me really wish I would stay... I am sure that at some point in life, it's the dream of any girl who grew up in Hong Kong to be a flight attendant. But if I do stay, I think I'll regret how I give up the 4 interview chances in the future.


Oh well, at least, I could always say, I was a flight attendant for a while. ;) 

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Some interesting tips for passengers:

• You can request stuff from business class. Whether you get it or not depends on how nice the chief purser / senior purser is. :p
• Want to write them? Yes, they have company mail boxes that work. ;) But obviously you need their name...
• Want to get upgraded to business class? Dress in business attire and look smart, and they will upgrade you if the plane is overbooked.

My seatmate in class was so sad that she cried when she learned I resigned. :( I feel she doesn't really know me enough yet, because if she does, she'd find that I'm not really a great fit for the job. Anyways, she's very sweet, so I think I should really keep in touch with her.

My best friend in the class is moving to the sister airline soon, so yes! I'll have a friend in each of the major airlines and hopefully they could get me cheap stuff from all over the world. HAHA! Plus, I could hang out with them and be "pretty by association". ;)