"safety lecture" and their other announcements a bit more entertaining. Here are some real examples that have been heard or reported:
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On a Continental Flight with a very "senior" flight attendant crew, the pilot said, "Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached cruising altitude and
enhance the appearance of your flight attendants."
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On landing the stewardess said, "Please be sure to take all you belongings. If you're going to leave anything, please make sure it's something we'd like to have."
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In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with more than one small child... pick your favorite.
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And from the pilot during his welcome message: "Delta Airlines is pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately, none of them are on this flight!"
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Another flight attendant's comment on a less than perfect landing: "We ask you to please remain seated as Captain Kangaroo bounces us to the terminal."
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Part of a flight attendant's arrival announcement: "We'd like to thank you folks for flying with us today. And, the next time you get the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube, we hope you'll think of US Airways."
▼Today's Expression
less than perfect 直訳すると「完璧には及ばない」となりますが、通常はあまり良くないと言う意味 に使われます。少し遠回しにあまり良くない事を言うのに使えますので、便利で す。"How was your test?" "Well, let's put it this way. It was less than perfect."「テストはどうだった?」「えーと、完璧ではなかった、と言うべきか な。」