There’s no denying the unique allure that Filipino cabin crew members possess, regardless of their base location or airline affiliation. Indeed, this charm forms a global bond among them, making them favored even among international airlines. To highlight this, I asked friends and followers to finish the statement “You know you’re a Filipino flight attendant when…” and here’s what they shared.
Bear in mind, this post is primarily intended to entertain, even though some of the points may indeed hold true. While certain aspects may be exclusive to Filipino cabin crew members, some might also resonate with non-Filipinos. Ultimately, it’s essential not to overanalyze or take things to heart. Occasionally, it’s crucial to drop our sensitivities and fully embrace a life filled with joy and laughter.
You know you’re a Filipino flight attendant when…
- …you keep braving a smile despite the exhaustion and homesickness. (@inszanity)
- …everything is okay even if it’s not because smile ng smile lang. (@flying_div)
- …you are always being asked to put passenger bags into the overhead stowage bins. (@yourdarlingangel)
- …you have more patience than others. (@kangkgb)
- …you’re in a country that has a lower temperature and you can’t handle it. (@ronronreal)
- …you smile when someone looks at you even if that person is not asking anything. (@marvlovequewan)
- …a warm feeling of a smile and courtesy makes life more pleasant for others as it lights the pathway before us. (@coldcasted)
- …you can say hi, hello, goodbye, and thank you for about 600 times a day. (@hannahicruz)
- …you keep saying “flying with you” even when you’re off duty. (@inzaney)
- …you are smiling even at unpleasant times. (@ericka.ronquillo)
- …you can eat your meal while standing. (@sarahmndoza)
- …you can keep the most genuine smile at the toughest moments of the job. (@ceb10121999)
- …eyebrows on fleek with red lips and hair neatly tied. (@lakwatshiela)
- …Pinoy passenger in the airline I work for asks for mango juice. (@instavanick)
- …you keep on smiling while doing your work and you wear pearl earrings. (@sawatdeeka_vriane)
- …you solely have your own time zone. (@faeflutterby)
- …you ask a Filipino passenger their choice of beverage and they reply “cook with ice” instead of “coke with ice” and you don’t bat an eyelid because you know exactly what they mean. (@mister.duque)
- …you do the things that you shouldn’t do. (@arvinluke)
- …you look for rice in any layover. (@dearammmanda)
- …you say “sis” and “mahal” to your colleagues. (@ellainfanteeee)
- …you greet anybody and everybody. (@ggbhabe)
- …you always go beyond the extra mile. (@itsjoymanalili)
- …you keep on pointing with your lips. (@dmadanish)
- …you ask chicken, beef, or seafood but your passengers say bulalo. (@eunicorn_)
- …you give directions the same way as your safety demo. (@quejanoelyssa)
- …you keep on smiling even if there’s a ton of delays. (@edgarcavin)
- …you’re travelling as a passenger but still doing semi-brace position while taking off and landing. (@riza.jumax)
- …you are beautiful. (@jhey_sein)
- …you have cup noodles inside your trolley especially during layovers. (@isha_flyingpanda)
- …you refer to each cabin crew with Filipino dessert nicknames. (@m4rcelorenz)
- …you say “po” or “opo” even to foreign passengers. (@yanaaaber)
- …you are willing to help passengers even if they don’t necessarily ask. (@alexis_ian1996)
- …you are the only person who says “ma’am” and “sir” often and with a smiling face. (@msdiaaa)
- …you have that smiling face despite the turbulence. (@charaine0115)
- …you’re always poised na poised. (@_bobbysantos)
- …you are excited to see a co-Filipino in a crew details. (@sazzocampo)
- …the time on your phones are 19:00 instead of 7:00pm. (by Rochelle Anne Lanes)
- …you learn to clean and replenish a lavatory in under three minutes. (by Arnel Batallones)
- …you are still smiling despite hardships and you’re always happy. (by Ayen J. Schuck)
So do you have anything else to add to this list of “You know you’re a Filipino flight attendant when…”? Simply put them on the comments section.
First love never dies. I fell in love with airplanes and aviation when I was a kid. My dream was to become a pilot, but destiny led me to another path: to be an aviation digital media content creator and a small business owner. My passion for aviation inspires me to bring you quality content through my website and social accounts. Aviation is indeed in my blood and blog!
