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Originally Posted by ratbastid
You know what? I've heard it. Like a few hundred times I've heard it. If there's something new, I'll notice, but apart from that? I know how to operate my seat belt. I know how to pull the mask down and put it on my face. I know to be aware of my exits. I really don't need a reminder. It's useful for those who haven't flown or whatever, but if you don't mind, I'll be reading my book.
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The purpose of the endless repetition is that airlines can't integrate blunt force trauma into their training (i.e. simulated crash to scare the shit out of cocky people who think they're ready for anything). They want you to visualize it and do the whole tactile thing with your seat belt, etc. to hopefully brainwash you into doing
something when shit happens instead of staring like a deer in the headlights.
It's lame, but that's all they deem necessary to practice.
Safety Brief: It might be annoying and inconvenient but if it saves 1 life, it's worth it.
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Originally Posted by Randerolf
I watch and read the announcements. I'm stuck on an airplane. Are we so busy/ entertainment addicted that we won't pay attention when strapped down and told what to do?
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Yes. The "human brick / human stampede" factor that always seems to pop up in emergency situations. People either do nothing or decide "me first" and end up hurting others.