Although off topic, I'd just like to add that situations like the one I described above are exactly why my main dive buddy and Brother from a Different Mother NEVER EVER flash our Instructor cards on dive vacations. We just show our AOW cards and EAN cards and make it a point to never discuss our "rating" with the operators or other divers on the boat.
I totally stand by my signature line...... "Qualified trumps Certified" Every day of the week!
I totally stand by my signature line...... "Qualified trumps Certified" Every day of the week!