‘In a world of entitled travelers, this is wholesome’: Not-so-Karenish Karen turns out to be a really nice lady, forgiving a flight attendant for jumping to conclusions

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Dec 20, 2023 6:00 PM EST

It's human nature to judge a book by its cover. Of course, we don't want to always assume things about people, but when you see a middle aged woman starting to get into a snark tiff with a flight attendant, what's your first thought? I'd like to give them the benefit of the doubt, but my gut jumps to conclusions that we've got a Karen on our hands. But sometimes the gut can be wrong…

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  • But that's not always the case! Sometimes a look-alike Karen will surprise you– and now who's the rampant meanie-pants condescending everyone around them? In our next story, that's exactly what happened to a poor flight attendant. 

  • Likely in a position where she deals with Karens every day, this particular flight attendant made a crucial error when talking to a passenger on one of her flights. This instance reminds us all in a wholesome way that not every grouchy-looking woman is here to speak to the manager– some may just speak to our hearts. Scroll for all the details of this uno-reverse story that makes us all think twice before judging every potential Karen in public. 

  • After this, here's another tale of a REAL Karen going off on a rampage against a mother of two at the mall. This one deserves our scrutiny.

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    FEXIT- "After this the flight attendant goes to the end of the plane and Sea starts crying" 61035
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    Posted by u/djoko_25 Today I saw the impossible on a plane. Flight attendant vs client Fligth attendant walking behind a woman on the aisle and saying she will call the police and that she (the woman) won't be flying because
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    she was rude and said some offensive words to the flight attendant while not complying with the limited number of luggage she was supposed to take with her on the plane.
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    The woman sits anyways while saying that the flight attendant was being rude first and not understanding that she needs to bring this machine for medical reasons.
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    A few minutes later the flight attendant goes back to the woman and tells her they are coming to remove her from the plane. The woman talks to her calmly, advised by her husband who is telling her she won't win this fight otherwise. They both have a little chat but very calm and quiet so nobody can listen.
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    After this the flight attendant goes to the end of the plane and starts crying. A few seconds later the woman stands up and goes to her. They have a hug and a long conversation. She stayed on the plane. I always thought it was impossible for a client to "beat" the flight attendant. I guess the flight attendant actually was wrong and admitted to it
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    likeahurricane . 3 days ago Medical devices don't count towards your carry-on allowance in the US, per DOT regulations. I fly with a CPAP, sometimes in addition my carry-on and personal item, and all it ever takes is "it's a medical device" when questioned. And while FAs are usually given tons of leeway to kick noncompliant passengers off the plane,
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    she might have really gotten herself and/or the airline in trouble if it was because of medical accommodation. I think I'm more impressed about the woman going up and hugging her. That sort of empathy when you feel slighted is rare these days.
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    ** republicanvaccine. 3 days ago When you're correct, but also able to let go. 917 ↓ Reply Share Harry Potters Elbows 3 days ago That would never happen on AITA. They'd be salivating for the flight attendant to get fired, sued, and possibly thrown off the plane while in the air.
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    Ontheroadtw 2 days ago Yea, some people seem to forget we're all human and make mistakes. Not everyone needs to lose their livelihood over a disagreement.
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    zurkka 2 days ago She probably understood that was no malice in what the fa did, she probably have to deal with a number of everyday and though she was one of them, or she was having a bad day The fa was probably very apologetic after understanding what was going on
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    CoffeemonsterNL - 2 days ago Indeed, when you don't see a discussion as something to win, but as a way to solve issues. And making distinction between the content of the discussion and the person behind it also helps.
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    djoko 25 OP. 3 days ago Same. I feel like they both started on the wrong foot, probably lots of yelling and accusations before actually saying "this is actually a medical device". The way they were yelling on the aisle seemed like it was one of those drunk passenger situations.
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    Best-Thai-Near-Me 3 days ago That's the first time I've seen a passenger on a normal plane referred to as a client.
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    svmk1987 3 days ago Ireland/India The flight attendant probably gets too many entitled passengers and she went out on all attack mode when she didn't need to. She really should have been aware of the medical device exemption though. I imagine she started crying because she realised she up big time and could be disciplined badly for this mistake, but I guess the woman assured her they won't complain.
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    fdwyersd 3 days ago Moral of the story... don't be a . It doesn't always work, but most times it helps. 00 269 Reply Share banksybruv 3 days ago North Korea It definitely won't hurt
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    Advantius_Fortunatus 2 days ago I've defused some really hostile situations by just not giving that energy back and being polite, trying to work toward a resolution - and the same has worked on me, when I was a drunk start a fight because my feelings were hurt by what, in retrospect, was probably a misunderstanding. Made me feel like... a drunk trying to
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    Anxious_Cheetah5589 3 days ago Well that de-escalated quickly. 41 Reply Share icouldusemorecoffee 3 days ago They both have a little chat but very calm and quiet so nobody can listen. If only all public disagreements were like that.
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    TheStoicSlab. 3 days ago Im guessing there were some circumstances that she misunderstood. Im glad they worked it out. Yes, its very unusual to have that outcome.
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    jonesy18yoa edited 3 days ago 3 days ago. Some FAs have taken the power that they received when the crime of Interfering With A Flight Crew was created and gone mad with it. They'll turn any disagreement or failure to immediately follow any order no matter how ridiculous into a literal federal crime just because they can.
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    AltAccount12038491 2 days ago This one of the more human things I have seen on this stupid site 11 Reply Share TheGuAi-Giy007 - 3 days ago Cool story that has a nice and humble ending, in a world of truly entitled travelers, this is wholesome
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    digitsinthere 2 days ago Respectful calm dialogue actually brought about a non confrontational even educational and compassionate result? I'm mortified.
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    DR Joemur 3 days ago It's good to see these things get deescalated once in a while. Once the cameras come out most people loose their minds. ↑ 3 Reply Share Irishrebels 2 days ago if i hug a flight attendant they arrest me
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    D1133 2 days ago You always catch more flies with honey than vinegar 3 Reply Share papaver_lantern - 2 days ago Flight attendant got wrecked
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    jaldeborgh 2 days ago Good story, we live in a culture today where people are far too easily triggered, so misunderstandings can easily escalate into an emotional reaction that's completely unwarranted and out of proportion to the situation. The husband's advice, stay calm, was intended to deescalate the situation, at which point both parties can begin to see how individually they could have behaved better. Thankfully this ended well
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