safety announcements

Emergency procedure reminders

Safety announcements are the standardized warnings and instructions delivered to passengers on planes, trains, and other vehicles before departure.

Flight attendants demonstrate emergency exits and oxygen masks; conductors remind you to mind the gap.

The phrase often carries a note of tedium—I tuned out during the safety announcements—since most travelers have heard them countless times.

Related

nearest exit · masks · cabin · crew · flight attendant · brace · brace position · evacuation · lifejacket · life vest · fasten · turbulence · flight · attendant · overhead · electronic devices · inflate · whistle

Opposites
purpose/function

safety announcementsentertainment

Agreeable diversion of attention

in-flight entertainment · advertisements · commercials · amusement · diversions

urgency/tone

safety announcementsjokes

Humorous remarks or stories

small talk · idle chatter · witty observations · gossip · casual conversation

effect on audience

safety announcementslullabies

Soothing songs for children

distractions · mood music

Family

safety, announcements, safely, safeness, unsafe, safeguard, safekeeping, announce, announced

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G