I have traveled quite a bit over the years (less recently). Usually, I try to get an exit seat. In probably 100+ flights with different airlines, I remember only ONE instance where a flight attendant did a thorough exit row briefing. She explained how to open the door, what to watch out for, to wait for signals from the cabin crew before opening, and a couple of other things.

Usually, they do the “verbal yes” to acknowledge that you are in an exit row.

Yesterday, the flight attendant didn’t even do that and only made some jokes about the Delta credit card… no wonder most people look at their phones instead of the emergency briefing. :(