Xiha, who worked as a flight attendant for 13 years, took the standup stage and laid out, one by one, the workplace rules she once didn’t dare talk about.

Miniskirts, stockings, high heels, the number of hairpins, and appearance checks—her stories revealed the pressure behind these details. She mentioned a flight attendant friend who was injured during an emergency evacuation and asked how to balance uniform requirements with safety. Too many hairpins could mean being called in for a talk, while appearance issues could cost you points.

Later, as a passenger, she saw another flight attendant