Gifts for cabin crew

[Flyfrequently]

I have been known to indulge in one of the 3-packs in my hotel room

Before or after Lunch @QF WP ?

 

[Cruiser Elite]

So many interesting views and responses

 

[MARTINE]

So many interesting views and responses

That is the beauty of AFF family - we can all provide different perspectives without tearing lumps off each other.

I like reading the different perspectives

Personally - I loathe FR chocolate so would never give them to anyone.

I leave a note card during flight to show appreciation for exceptional service, and send feedback of same to the airline mentioning by name if someone went above and beyond.

I would never reward a service not yet given (ie start of flight) as not sure what this gift is meant to represent or how it may be interpreted. If I see pax get special service from doing so would probably see as negative

But everyone is different

 

[Ade]

I have been known to indulge in one of the 3-packs in my hotel room

As one should ... Flying takes a lot out an individual and the sneaky chocolate is what keeps our spirits alive and going

 

[RooFlyer]

And some of those little treats may well end up in the rubbish bin anyway, or re-gifted. Who knows what’s been done to some of them before the gifting.

Well, that’s a pretty bizarre perspective.

‘End up in the rubbish bin or regifted’ - I guess you could say that about any Christmas or birthday present that’s ever been given. What proportion of the gifts you’ve ever given have ended up in the bin or regifted do you think?

Memo: it’s the thought that counts.

Only ever gift a cellophane wrapped box.
@RooFlyer - that's sounds like a good idea. Bulky though if a few flights.

Just so. Cellophane wrapped box of 30 or so pieces. I only do it for long haul and I buy it at duty-free before I get on the flight. Goes in the overhead bin and brought out towards the end of the flight.

No bribery, no opportunity for special treatment, just a nice gesture towards some workers who often get some poor treatment from people they have to serve.

I think it’s a shame some people are so cynical about this sort of thing..

 

[DC3]

I think it’s a shame some people are so cynical about this sort of thing..

Many packaged goods are easy to doctor.

There’s a case where a sealed packet of chocolate-filled biscuits was opened using a razor, the chocolate filling was replaced with a few packets of melted laxettes and the finished product appeared perfect, having been nicely resealed it seems. So, the biscuit thief got more than he bargained for and apparently could barely get off of the toilet seat for days. Poisoned is probably about right.

Not wanting to shock the naive, but the world is made of up of some nasty people, although none on AFF we hope.

 

[RooFlyer]

Many packaged goods are easy to doctor.

There’s a case where a sealed packet of chocolate-filled biscuits was opened using a razor, the chocolate filling was replaced with a few packets of melted laxettes and the finished product appeared perfect, having been nicely resealed it seems. So, the biscuit thief got more than he bargained for and apparently could barely get off of the toilet seat for days. Poisoned is probably about right.

Not wanting to shock the naive, but the world is made of up of some nasty people, although none on AFF we hope.

Well, jeez, just stay at home and roll yourself into a ball.

Do you suspect you’re going to get poisoned every time you tuck into a steak you’ve bought from the supermarket? Don’t touch that Lindt ball on your Qantas flight!

Do something nice. The recipient may not appreciate it, they may not like chocolates but in the case of airline crew I don’t have the opportunity to survey them before hand.

i’m happy to make the gesture and I’m pretty sure it’s always appreciated. “ YMMV”

 

[DC3]

Well, jeez, just stay at home and roll yourself into a ball.

Do you suspect you’re going to get poisoned every time you tuck into a steak you’ve bought from the supermarket? Don’t touch that Lindt ball on your Qantas flight!

Do something nice. The recipient may not appreciate it, they may not like chocolates but in the case of airline crew I don’t have the opportunity to survey them before hand.

i’m happy to make the gesture and I’m pretty sure it’s always appreciated. “ YMMV”

I’m not trying to change any deep-seated views here. Let … it … go.

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