We will continue to help people, it's the way we were brought up. It's the way we are raising our child. It's really sad that people think it's a burden to help people.
Janis
You have twisted my words, whether intentionally or not. I never said that it was rude to help others, but in many cultures it is considered rude to place an expectation on others to do things. Putting people out by asking of them is not acceptable behaviour in many cultures around the world. Not everyone places themselves at the top of the priority list.
No need to insult us; I find it equally or more rude for someone to enter into a situation knowing that they are going to inconvenience others, and continuing to do so even when it is explained to them how they are inconveniencing others.
Let me repeat what our new best friend the reasonable, rational FA said just a few posts earlier. It supports what many of us have said over the years.
I always feel really bad for the passengers who have followed the rules and waited patiently to board when their row is called (unlike the other 99 percent of the plane!) only to find no overhead space and look to the flight attendant for assistance. They are the type of passenger that a flight attendant will go out of their way to find space for by moving bags around or utilizing someof those secret nooks and cranies we can find to stow bags. Now the passenger with the huge overstuffed (filled with bricks) bag that drops it at or on my feet, looks at me with disgust and says "I cant lift this you need to do it or find somewhere to put it". Yes of course I can find somewhere for it I say with a smile, Ill be happy to assist you...youll find your bag at baggage claim.