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?
I made a recent trip to the states and each time I passed through security at BWI in concourse C I was "engaged" in conversation by my first name. i.e. "Hey Steve, how you doing today?" -- "Is Vegas home for you or going to play?" -- "Hey Steve, I see you're in First Class today", etc.
I didn't really like the TSO's calling me by first name which they did at BWI each time -- I suspect it is part of the plan to see what the reaction is.
SDF_Traveler