In a recent discussion on Quora flight crew members dished the dirt on the things they know that passengers usually don't. Don't worry lady, we're well informed you're heading to the next destination, so is our gate agent," one crew member explained. I can't tell him to suck in his gut or ask a thin person to switch with you," the flight attendant said. "Next time you buy earphones, be aware that even if they are wrapped, they may not be new," one flight attendant said. One hostie explained that the flight crew needed to remain diplomatic in such situations, even if simply to avoid a potential discrimination complaint.
Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2016 21:00 UTC