Sure, they are paid to do all the things you mention, but doing it with a smile (not just at the male passengers, but female passengers, as well) would go a long way. As for passengers doing the same job, many of those passengers do much worse and don't get to stay in cushy hotels at the end of their work day. No sympathy here for F/A's who are paid to do a job. It was their decision to work the aisles, after all! As for those F/A's sitting in the back who may not be working crew on that flight,,,do you think we are morons? Most of us can recognize who is and who isn't pushing the cart when we see them flipping through magazines.

JD - just like you may have a bad day at work when you're washing lettuce, wiping tables, or refilling napkin dispensers, Flight Attendants will also occasionally have a bad day, and like you, it may show through every once in a while. We're human, it happens to all of us. The majority of Flight Attendants are quite helpful, and friendly, and do the best they can with what little they're given. Give them a break, sit back, be quiet, and keep that special needs tag on your shirt visible so they know you need assistance.