Originally Posted by
tcook052
While I agree and try not to volunteer too much I'm always concerned answering with only a curt 'yes' or 'no' and nothing else risks annoying a surly customs officer having a bad day who could say you weren't being entirely forthcoming or cooperative.
I agree, but generally I've also run the opposite where a surly officer says "Just answer the question" - So generally that's all I do.