Why Flight Attendants Hide Their Hands Behind Their Backs
Why Flight Attendants Hide Their Hands Behind Their Backs
If you've ever flown before, you might have noticed that flight attendants, when greeting passengers, often keep their hands behind their backs. For those who enjoy intriguing facts, the reason behind this behavior is quite fascinating.
The fact that this isn't random is evidenced by the consistent practice among flight attendants in almost any country worldwide. Let's delve into what these elegant ladies in their formal suits are hiding from us.
The secret is quite simple yet interesting. One of the duties of a flight attendant is to count the passengers. However, pointing fingers at people and saying "one... two... three..." doesn't exactly exude professionalism. Hence, flight attendants use a special device discreetly held behind their backs to "click" count each person.
The click counter is a straightforward mechanism and looks something like this:
But why not do this openly, without hiding the process from passengers?
Here, psychology likely comes into play. To avoid unsettling passengers with an unfamiliar device that might arouse suspicion or concern among the distrustful before takeoff, this task is performed discreetly. Additionally, it maintains the official and classic appearance of flight attendants.
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