EssDeeAitch wrote:But, shy bairns get nowt so just ask.
The local version here is "Them as asks may not get, but them as don't ask don't want!"
I remember getting a flight with Saudi Air from Manchester to Geneva a few years ago. As it's my own money that I'm spending I'd never consider flying business class, let alone first. However, as I was in the check-in queue I was approached by one of their staff who asked if I'd flown with them before.
I said I hadn't, so he said I would be upgraded to business class.
Although it's only a short flight I was jolly pleased, and enjoyed the novelty of turning left and smirking smugly at those poor folk who were forced to travel steerage!
I settled in to my very comfortable seat, and when the attendant asked me soon after takeoff if I'd like a drink I thought I'd push the boat out, and asked for a glass of champagne.
"I'm so sorry sir", she said, "We don't serve alcohol ..."
I couldn't believe it - the one time I got lucky I had to celebrate with a glass of pomegranate juice!