What would you do?-QUIZ - 2

Now it's time for a golden oldie. This is a quiz (actually it more of a survey) that was conducted here in the forum a few years back. I thought it might be fun to compare your responses with those of non-revs from "back-in day". http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif
So lets see how you stack up against other non-revs....what would you do?

• 1---You've been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don't know what tactics, I'm describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....
  
  A---Shake your head at how unfair life can be, but later go to the library and get a book on curses, just in case there's a next time.
  B---Tell him you want to learn from the master and would love to learn how to manipulate the system.
  C---Execute a quick blow to the nose, followed by a foot stomp to the toes...hey you always wanted to do that, besides this is a hypothetical situation.
  D---Demand an explanation for his actions, then excute a quick blow to the nose, followed by a foot stomp to the toes --don't you just love hypothetical situations? http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif
  
  2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it's time for dessert, what do you have?
  
  A---Fruit
  B---I order anything that has the word chocolate in it?
  C---Peanuts
  D---I eat the sugar bowl
  E--Nothing was mentioned about a beverage, I always have a few drinks with dinner.
  
  3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...
  
  A---TSA
  B---computers (company websites)
  C---Customs/immigration
  D---Little Ashley (age 4) singing the ABC song 17 times in a row.
  
  4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?
  
  A---Jeans and khakis
  B---Anything black
  C---Wrinkled but clean
  D---I don't know, I wear a uniform at work and at home it's whatever is clean
  E---Tattoos, enough said.
  
  5---You've made the flight, 14 hours from now you'll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you're seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High's annual senior class trip. What do you do?
  
  A---Commit suicide right then and there, why put off the inevitable.
  B---Grab your carry-on and head for the door
  C---Sit quietly and focus on your breathing...you can do this Zen master.
  D---Is this suppose to be a problem?
  
  6---How do you feel about the color red?
  
  A---Roses/romatic/love
  B---Pain/Definitely Bad news
  C---Fire/heat/warmth
  D---Bold/dynamic
  E---I'm not sure what I think
  F---What does this have to do with non-reving? I don't get it.
  
  7---Now lets think about a situation:
  You've been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you've made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you've become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn't it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....
  
  A---Gather your things, say a quick good-bye and head off for the plane. You have reservations for the Princess Breakfast too and aren't missing breakfast at Cinderella's Castle for some family you just met at the airport.
  B---You get on the plane, but feel bad about it. Fortunately a few drinks always make you feel better.
  C---Give up your seat, but tell the agent you want to give the good news to the family yourself, you enjoy doing a good deed...besides having an executive vice president of human resourses in your debt, isn't too bad of a trade.
  D---Get on the plane and eagerly wait to see which member of the family is left behind. After all you go catatonic when they ask "paper or plastic" at the supermarket.

• Ok, lets see how you stack up.

Bro, that's an awful long quiz.

1---You've been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don't know what tactics, I'm describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....

You didn't mention if he was of lesser seniority than I, but if he were, it depends on the co-worker. If he's a dick, I would confront the ticket ladies right there. If he's a good dude, I may let it go and figure he's got some emergency or something. Weeks later is too late. I may ask him what went down?

2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it's time for dessert, what do you have?

None of your buisness.

3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...

Trying to make a very tight flight sitting and waiting for the verdict. Or getting bumped.

4 .4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?

(D)

5. 5---You've made the flight, 14 hours from now you'll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you're seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High's annual senior class trip. What do you do?

Nothing. I'm a nonrever. You take a seat and be glad you didn't pay for it. But when the flight takes off, I'd be lookin around for something away from the group.

6.6---How do you feel about the color red?

(F)

7. 7---Now lets think about a situation:
You've been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you've made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you've become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn't it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....


First mistake. MAKE FRIENDS WITH NONREV FAMILY. Second mistake. LETTING PUPPY FOLLOW YOU HOME. They are both NO NO'S. GET IT? NO NO'S. It's cut throat at that point. Besides, somebody traveling with 6 persons should consider splitting a ride back to the USA or wherever. I would take the seat, save the crocadile tears for a sucker. hahaha...

OK - Here we go....


1---

A---Shake your head at how unfair life can be, but later go to the library and get a book on curses, just in case there's a next time.


2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it's time for dessert, what do you have?


B---I order anything that has the word chocolate in it?

3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...

E: Gate Agents with a chip on their shoulder.



4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?

A---Jeans and khakis


5---You've made the flight, 14 hours from now you'll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you're seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High's annual senior class trip. What do you do?

C---Sit quietly and focus on your breathing...you can do this Zen master.

6---How do you feel about the color red?


D---Bold/dynamic


7---Now lets think about a situation:



B---You get on the plane, but feel bad about it. Fortunately a few drinks always make you feel better.

6 PEOPLE?????? How about three and three.... Sorry - in the case of the 'gotta be theres' you either buy a confirmed or get there a day early.

Ok, lets see how you stack up.

Palms, Jumper, interesting answers. Let's see if anyone else checks in. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif

I just don't nonrev anymore - it's become far too bluddy hard these days! http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif
So instead of answering questions re being a nonrev, I'll add another one in.

You get to the gate lounge as general boarding is announced and you pass by a dozen well dressed people, all bunched together, eyes fixed purposefully on the agent at the podium. They are obviously nonrevs, chanting the inner "Lord get me on" prayer to the patron saint of nonrevs, Sister Deloris.
What do you do as you swan pass them, clutching your piddly $40 super sweet seat sale ticket/BP purchased on the airlines website?
- Give them a snort of disgust, roll your eyes and mouth "It only cost me $40 you fool"?
- Flash them a knowing look, quick shrug of the shoulders and a "Good Luck" raise of the eyebrow?
- Flaunt your "pos space" status by loudly declaring to your travel buddy "I won't ever nonrev again when I can get these sort of fares for poz space"?
- Count the number of pax in front of you, look at the size of the plane, then laugh loudly, pointing at the well dressed ones who are in silent meditation to Sister Deloris?

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They are obviously nonrevs, chanting the inner "Lord get me on" prayer to the patron saint of nonrevs, Sister Deloris.[/b]

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Sister Deloris huh? http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif Well personally I look to Wile E. Coyote for non-rev inspiration.

http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/1...ecoyotezl1.png

Wile E. Coyote, my non rev hero. He&#39;s creative (never runs out of ideas), highly motivated, never loses sight of his objective and has a never say die, never give up attitute, even when everything (including the fundamental laws of nature) are against him.
Wile E. Coyote, now there&#39;s a hero to inspire a non-rev. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif
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1---You&#39;ve been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don&#39;t know what tactics, I&#39;m describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....

A---Shake your head at how unfair life can be, but later go to the library and get a book on curses, just in case there&#39;s a next time. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e..._DIR#>/dry.gif

---however answer "C" would have been great!!


2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it&#39;s time for dessert, what do you have?

E-Can i have a cocktail? http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif

3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...

none of the above......i dont think i&#39;ve ever had a bad experience non-reving......but i&#39;d have to say maybe "IROP days" as my answer

4 .4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?

A- jeans and khakis

5. 5---You&#39;ve made the flight, 14 hours from now you&#39;ll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you&#39;re seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High&#39;s annual senior class trip. What do you do?

D- i&#39;ve done that before, at least i got on!! he&#39;s the one that had to sit next to me and a 3 yr old who wouldnt stop talking HAHA http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif

6.6---How do you feel about the color red?

(F)....ditto http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...>/rolleyes.gif

7. 7---Now lets think about a situation:
You&#39;ve been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you&#39;ve made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you&#39;ve become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn&#39;t it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....

-Oh what a classic........i would have to say A. im sorry but thats how it goes!! http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...R#>/tongue.gif

I have a better one.
This actually happened to me.

While waiting for your OAK-SEA flight on a certain Dallas based airline, you learn that the aircraft has gone mechanical.

You are a savvy nonrever and have back up tickets.

Instead of joining the 100+ passengers in line hoping to re-book, you see that a certain Alaksa based airline has a flight leaving in 20 minutes. You run over to the gate, where the smiling agent says "sure, we have plenty of room".
Soon, you are on your way to your destination while all the paying folks are waiting to be accomodated.

I love the flexability!

There is about maybe 2 or 3 percent of the people I know where I work that actually BUY a positive space ticket without even trying to go space available. Foolish in my eyes that someone would buy a positive space ticket while working for the airlines. I can see it as a last resort or if you absolutely have to get to a destination at a certain window when the flights are just too full. I plan my vacations around availability of spaces on flights as a non rever. I&#39;ll go to Nicaragua for instance instead of going to Honolulu or have a back up plan if my destination is overloaded with pos pax. Hey, kids are back to school, that means.......it&#39;s time to non rev.

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Ok, lets see how you stack up.[/b]

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1---You&#39;ve been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don&#39;t know what tactics, I&#39;m describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....
B---Tell him you want to learn from the master and would love to learn how to manipulate the system.
The non-rev system is complex and there are a lot of secrets to learn! That is why I joined this forum today.

2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it&#39;s time for dessert, what do you have?
E--Nothing was mentioned about a beverage, I always have a few drinks with dinner.
I&#39;m not driving!

3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...
B---computers (company websites)
The computers think they are smarter than us, but we think we&#39;re smarter than the computers. The debate is still on about the truth of the matter...

4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?
A---Jeans and khakis
Although, not usually at the same time...

5---You&#39;ve made the flight, 14 hours from now you&#39;ll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you&#39;re seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High&#39;s annual senior class trip. What do you do?
D---Is this suppose to be a problem?


6---How do you feel about the color red?
E---I&#39;m not sure what I think
F---What does this have to do with non-reving? I don&#39;t get it.

7---Now lets think about a situation:
You&#39;ve been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you&#39;ve made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you&#39;ve become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn&#39;t it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....
A---Gather your things, say a quick good-bye and head off for the plane. You have reservations for the Princess Breakfast too and aren&#39;t missing breakfast at Cinderella&#39;s Castle for some family you just met at the airport.

I spent a layover in Mexico City, before, it turned out to be really fun!

1---You&#39;ve been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don&#39;t know what tactics, I&#39;m describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....
A---Shake your head at how unfair life can be, but later go to the library and get a book on curses, just in case there&#39;s a next time.

2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it&#39;s time for dessert, what do you have?
E--Nothing was mentioned about a beverage, I always have a few drinks with dinner.

3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...
None. I don&#39;t want to upset my kharma!

4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?
C---Wrinkled but clean Tommy Bahama shirt and dark pants.

5---You&#39;ve made the flight, 14 hours from now you&#39;ll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you&#39;re seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High&#39;s annual senior class trip. What do you do?
C---Sit quietly and focus on your breathing...you can do this Zen master. Alcohol and headphones will be a big help!


6---How do you feel about the color red?
E---I&#39;m not sure what I think


7---Now lets think about a situation:
You&#39;ve been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you&#39;ve made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you&#39;ve become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn&#39;t it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....

A---Gather your things, say a quick good-bye and head off for the plane. You have reservations for the Princess Breakfast too and aren&#39;t missing breakfast at Cinderella&#39;s Castle for some family you just met at the airport. Buhbye. They should have planned better!

What would you do? - Quiz 2
The Results
Please note-- In an effort to get a truly representative survey, I did several in-person interviews, which I might add, was no easy task to accomplish during a Labor Day BBQ.

• 1---You&#39;ve been bumped off the last flight of the day by a late arriving co-worker. You suspect some devious tactics were employed. ( and no I don&#39;t know what tactics, I&#39;m describing a hypothetical situation) Weeks later as luck would have it, he/she walks right pass you, you turn to him/her and....
  
  A--78.7% --Shake your head at how unfair life can be, but later go to the library and get a book on curses, just in case there&#39;s a next time.
  B--10.3% --Tell him you want to learn from the master and would love to learn how to manipulate the system.

• C&D--10% --said they would sneak up behind the co-worker and whack him with a 2 by 4 and one guy said he would initiate some convoluted plan involving a boat and killer ducks; and yes, this guy was drinking at the barbeque.
  
  2---You go to a restaurant for dinner, you have an entree and a main course, now it&#39;s time for dessert, what do you have?
  
  A-- 1% --Fruit
  B-- 30% -- order anything that has the word chocolate in it?
  C-- 0% --Peanuts
  D-- 0% --I eat the sugar bowl
  E-- 50% --Nothing was mentioned about a beverage, I always have a few drinks with dinner.

• It should be mentioned there were a number of respondents who did not respond, or listed "none of your business" to this question. This "non-response" had no overall effect on the scientific accuracy of this survey. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...#>/biggrin.gif
  
  3---Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to...
  
  A-- 0% --TSA
  B-- 2% --computers (company websites)
  C-- 0% --Customs/immigration
  D-- 0% --Little Ashley (age 4) singing the ABC song 17 times in a row.

• 95% of the respondents went "off the board" on this one; got lots of interesting answers. And while there was no definitive answer, one non-rev, with over 40 years of travel experience, seemed to sum it up nicely when he said: Dracula is to sunlight as non-revs are to first class. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...DIR#>/wink.gif

• 4---Alright a little honesty here, which phrase describes your fashion style?
  
  A-- 50% --Jeans and khakis
  B-- 02% --Anything black
  C-- 15% --Wrinkled but clean
  D-- 33% --I don&#39;t know, I wear a uniform at work and at home it&#39;s whatever is clean
  E-- 1 person --Tattoos, enough said. It should be noted that this was one very vocal non-rev who described their fashion style as "tattoo chic", saying and I quote, "My tattoo is timeless, seasonless and blends with any ensemble". I love you mom!

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  5---You&#39;ve made the flight, 14 hours from now you&#39;ll be in London. You make your way back to 36E and discover you&#39;re seated in the middle of Abraham Lincoln High&#39;s annual senior class trip. What do you do?
  
  A-- 0% --Commit suicide right then and there, why put off the inevitable.
  B-- 0% --Grab your carry-on and head for the door
  C-- 5% --Sit quietly and focus on your breathing...you can do this Zen master.
  D-- 95% --Is this suppose to be a problem?
  
  6---How do you feel about the color red?
  
  A-- 0% --Roses/romatic/love
  B-- 40% --Pain/Definitely Bad news (no chance, you&#39;re not going anywhere pick up your bag and go home)
  C-- 0% --Fire/heat/warmth
  D-- 10% --Bold/dynamic
  E-- 5% --I&#39;m not sure what I think
  F-- 45% --HUH????????
  
  7---Now lets think about a situation:
  You&#39;ve been stuck at the airport for 15 hours, during the long hours you&#39;ve made friends with a lovely non-rev family of six who are going on their first family vacation in four years. In fact you&#39;ve become so chummy with the family that little Jody has shown you photos of her pet bunny Muff and told you how she is really looking forward to the "Disney Princess breakfast" the next day. The gate agent comes over to you and whispers that there are only six seats left on the next flight, the last flight of the day (isn&#39;t it always) and because you have a higher priorty you would bump one member of the family, she asks what do you want to do....
  
  A-- 83.3% --Gather your things, say a quick good-bye and head off for the plane. You have reservations for the Princess Breakfast too and aren&#39;t missing breakfast at Cinderella&#39;s Castle for some family you just met at the airport.
  B--16.7% --You get on the plane, but feel bad about it. Fortunately a few drinks always make you feel better. (Bloody Marys seem to be the beverage of choice)
  C--0% --Give up your seat, but tell the agent you want to give the good news to the family yourself, you enjoy doing a good deed...besides having an executive vice president of human resourses in your debt, isn&#39;t too bad of a trade.
  D--0% --Get on the plane and eagerly wait to see which member of the family is left behind. After all you go catatonic when they ask "paper or plastic" at the supermarket.

• This question revealed a significant shift in non-rev attitude. When this question was asked in 2005, an overwhelming majority (80%) said they had, and would, give up their seat so other non-revs might travel. A real softhearted bunch.

• I would like to thank everyone who particpated, especially those who shouted their answers while playing volleyball, it was appreciated. http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif http://www.nonrev.net/forums/style_e...IR#>/laugh.gif