The Asian airlines still have good-looking flight attendants. In many parts of Asia being a flight attendant is considered a very prestigious job, and getting into the industry is very competitive. The American airlines haven't had good-looking flight attendants for a couple of decades now.
Do I feel uncomfortable when air stewardesses greet/goodbye? No, but I do feel uncomfortable when the following happens: 1. The passenger next to me decides to put on a Survivor buff just after takeoff. 2. There's one seat left on the plane, the middle seat next to me is empty, and a 350 lb. housewife in sweatpants is coming down the aisle. 3. Male stewards are present.