Scenario: You just completed your external aircraft inspection, and when you return to the cockpit, the head flight attendant stops you and begins to berate you in front of the other crew members. He/she is upset that you did not help with the cabin inspection on a quick turn. How do you deal with this? The flight attendant will not let it go, and the passengers are boarding.

a) Ignore the flight attendant
b) Defend yourself and argue back
c) Acknowledge the concern and address it privately
d) Report the incident to the airline management