Originally Posted by
fayraree
completely disagree with you that getting a supervisor involved has any impact on your GE, if you've been cleared to pass and simply have feedback or any follow-up questions. I've done this several times when I've been pulled aside for secondary screening when entering the US via car.
The paper form does help in the context of your case, which is only with regard to food. I haven't seen any changes in food...further, if you are carrying food, I would write down the question asked on the screen to track changes from the paper form, just for your own reference and to support your position when escalating to a supervisor.
I would have escalated to a supervisor immediately if I heard the F bomb being dropped, because that's straight-up disrespectful.
And I know you were exaggerating about the strip search, I would of course comply with their orders but only in a private, secluded area, away from everyone.
I am not escalating anything. I am not looking for trouble and I do not want to be retaliated against. Do I think every contact with a supervisor ends badly? Of course not, but given what's at stake, it's not a risk I'm willing to take. YMMV. The 'F' bomb? Unless other CBP personnel witnessed it, it's the word of the foul-mouthed agent vs. the word of the pax. Whose side do you think a supervisor is going to take? And who do you think risks retaliation?
If you read through the forums, you will find people regularly posting instances where the kiosk questions about food change and, on occasion, it is not the same wording as on the blue slips. You may not have noticed it, but I and others have and have reported on it.
No, I am not exaggerating about stripping in public. If they ordered me to do it and I wanted to fly that day, I would. They would be the ones who should hang their heads in shame; I have nothing to hide and would prefer it be done in public.