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April 28th, 2009, 20:56
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As it's no secret, what is it about this industry that attracts the average gay male? I'm sure we're about the same as others...probably about 90% of our male FA's are gay. Is it the lifestyle? The chance to meet other gay male's? Just curious.
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April 28th, 2009, 21:06
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April 28th, 2009, 21:08
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April 28th, 2009, 22:12
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April 28th, 2009, 22:45
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Well, you certainly have the face for it....but do you have the legs? 
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April 29th, 2009, 01:47
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This is stereotyping, so my bad, but on average they're more of people persons than straight guys. It's a job where you need to be very outgoing and personable and deal with interactions between people well. In other words its almost entirely customer service aside from safety related duties which, hopefully, you only ever have to practice and never employ. A lot of gay guys work in retail and various other types of in-person CS fields as well.
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April 29th, 2009, 01:52
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April 29th, 2009, 05:11
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I think it is funny how when you have one that is not gay, they will say something to indicate that within the first sixty seconds of conversation. They'll mention their girlfriend, their wife, or "did you guys see that hot chick near the gate..." If no mention of females in this way during the first minute, I simply assume they are gay. I am conditioned to.
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April 29th, 2009, 12:54
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I guess my dad is an exception to the rule. He has been a flight attendant for over 30 years and he is anything but gay. If he was gay, I would not be here today. 
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April 29th, 2009, 22:48
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I know of at least two people that are here because of gay people turned straight for at least a night.
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April 30th, 2009, 01:55
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One of my flight attendants and I were discussing this the other day. He said it was something you catch - the gayness - much like one catches the swine flu. He was going to spearhead a documentary addressing this very thing. He already has a title - Flowers in the Closet. |
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April 30th, 2009, 10:23
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I learned a new gag from a captain the other day that you can use to mess with homophobic cockpit crewmembers. During the approach, when they have their hand resting on the thrust levers, just gently lay your hands on top of theirs. Then in your lispiest, sing-songiest voice, say, "Coupled Approoooach." 
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April 30th, 2009, 10:32
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Most of the gay ones will tell you they're gay right off the bat as well. I'll never forget the first time I worked with a male FA, who was gay. The first thing out of his mouth when we were stowing our bags was, "I like white boys." My response? "What a coincidence---so do I!" That cracked us both up and we had a fabulous month working together. He got great delight in pointing out to me which pax were gay, and which men were checking me out. Fun times!!!
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April 30th, 2009, 11:17
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My favorite FA is as married as he can get to a TSA guy. He tells me that when a hot guy walks through security, he shouts, "Man check!" I think Spira is right about the friendly, outgoing, customer service aspects of the job. Seems like every homosexual I know (even the "not obvious ones") is friendly, outgoing, charming, and instantly endearing. Must be why the pax absolutely LOVE them! | |
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April 30th, 2009, 11:35
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On a semi-serious note, one imagines that gay men have a great deal of experience in dealing with people being unpleasant to them for no legitimate reason. One further imagines that goes a long way in the FA biz. I think I'd go postal in the first ten minutes. If I ever make it to a NJC, ask me about the fifteen minutes I was employed as a waiter...
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April 30th, 2009, 11:50
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For the most part---true! Although I've seen quite a few straight guys who are VERY uncomfortable interacting with a gay FA.  Must be a real bitch when the flight has 2 gay male FAs.
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May 1st, 2009, 00:14
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It was ,in some ways, a relief when two homo flight attendants showed up for a trip with me. I would look on the bright side...."It looks like I'll be staying out of trouble this trip". |
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May 1st, 2009, 00:15
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May 1st, 2009, 12:04
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 That's good... and I know just who to try it on...
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May 1st, 2009, 12:10
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May 1st, 2009, 13:58
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LOL!! I meant it more in the line of male pax who prefer their FAs female so they have something to "entertain" them during the flight.
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May 2nd, 2009, 12:21
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May 2nd, 2009, 17:14
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May 5th, 2009, 11:50
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I don't know what it is that attracts gay males to the job, but at our company it seems like almost all the male FAs are straight. Out of all the male FAs in my base, only two are flamboyantly gay... the rest I know are either married or obviously straight.
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May 5th, 2009, 13:21
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