Flight Attendant: I’m Not A Mind Reader, But I’m Also Not A Waitress
A flight attendant’s frustration with passengers who assume she can read their minds.
The story
A flight attendant expresses frustration with passengers who order coffee without specifying their preferences, leading to confusion and extra work. Some passengers assume she can read their minds.
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Our reading
A flight attendant is tired of passengers assuming she can read their minds when they order coffee. She’s not a psychic, she’s a flight attendant, and she’s got 200 people to serve. The problem isn’t the coffee—it’s the assumption that she’ll know how you take it without you saying.
It’s not just about the extra step of asking for cream and sugar. It’s about the unspoken rule that service workers should anticipate your needs, even when you’re not paying them directly. The same way you don’t expect a barista to guess your drink, you shouldn’t expect a flight attendant to guess your coffee.
She’s not a waitress, but she’s still expected to be a mind reader. And if you’re not careful, you’ll end up with a black coffee and a side of passive-aggressive eye rolls.
