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In stark contrast to the opulent dining experienced by elite passengers, many crew members struggled to make due with much simpler meals. Their eating areas, less glamorous than the passenger dining rooms, often found them munching on basic fare in cramped, less appealing surroundings. Stewardess Violet Jessop recalls such conditions vividly, capturing the stressful yet essential contributions of crew members who worked tirelessly to ensure passenger comfort, amid steamy kitchens and packed pantries.