Originally Posted by dw8146
This new focus might explain why I've been hearing more of the "engaging" questions from TSA the last couple of trips, especially when I decline their invitation to remove my non-profile shoes.
I'm fine with "have you enjoyed your stay", "nice weather we're having" types of questions, but draw the line at some of the more personal questions like, "where's home", "are you on a business or pleasure trip", etc. Within the borders of the US, what would be the repercussions of declining to answer those questions that I felt were none of TSA's business?
Answering a question with a question is always fun.
"Where's home?" "Come on, give me your best guess." "Nope."
"What was the purpose of your trip?" "Come, give me your best guess." "Not exactly."
... and so on.