“No zits, slender legs, nice hands …”: strange 1954, the requirements of flight attendants cannot believe it. Reddit

In 1954, being a flying host and more than that about meeting the list of physical and solid personal requirements. The Reddit viral function entitled “The Requirements of your being added in 1954” shared a printed list on the typewriting machine of Chicago and Southern Air lines that separate the qualifications that seem more like the standards of beauty contest more than job standards.

Among the strict requirements: women must be single, between the ages of 22 and 28 years, weigh between 100 and 120 pounds, we have slender legs, and even teeth (with no visible golden fillings), good transport, and natural hair color. The list also determined that applicants must have at least four years of college or two years of college and two years of commercial experience, as well as “the ability to have a vital conversation”.

Reddit reactions were fast and evidence. One commentator wrote: “This reads like a group of men sitting around a writer with one of them saying:” Oh and do not forget ______. “

Another user narrated the harsh reality of being a flying host during that era, saying: “My mother was one during this era … It was repressive, and there was no safety from sexual harassment and assault. Settlements and weight were taken daily. A very restricted diet. Encourage smoking.

The post also highlighted how accurate training was dictated to how the attendees walked. “They were told how to walk, including the” pile of ancient “walking test on his head. Walk on the stairs with the legs and feet side. The commentator added.

The most bitten bitten from the strange randomness of the qualifications responded: “She wanders from objecting to the material qualities to education to soft skills, then returns to overcoming,” Oh and not Zits! total! And beautiful hands, do not forget beautiful hands! “

The last era summarized, “Oh yes, the golden age of aviation-when you need to hold the fashion show, the patience of the Olympic level, and the zero gold fillings to distribute peanuts. Aman? Nah. Slear legs?