Meet each other?
Aug 26, 2004 | 12:22 am
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Meet each other?
There may be various govt reasons we can't meet but is there really any reason we can't introduce ourselves at airports etc & say hi? I'd love to meet TSA folk (and others - non TSA & FT included). Cheers all. Just a thought. Sharon...
Aug 26, 2004 | 7:08 am
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
There may be various govt reasons we can't meet but is there really any reason we can't introduce ourselves at airports etc & say hi? I'd love to meet TSA folk (and others - non TSA & FT included). Cheers all. Just a thought. Sharon...
The only time that you shouldn't talk to us is when we're in the middle of checking another passenger's person or property or while on the X-ray.
Aug 26, 2004 | 7:57 am
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Originally Posted by TSAJohn
I've never been told not to talk to passengers. There's no law or reason that I know of besides talking too much and keeping us from out jobs.
The only time that you shouldn't talk to us is when we're in the middle of checking another passenger's person or property or while on the X-ray.
The only time that you shouldn't talk to us is when we're in the middle of checking another passenger's person or property or while on the X-ray.
Aug 26, 2004 | 8:06 am
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Originally Posted by SkiAdcock
There may be various govt reasons we can't meet but is there really any reason we can't introduce ourselves at airports etc & say hi? I'd love to meet TSA folk (and others - non TSA & FT included). Cheers all. Just a thought. Sharon...
Aug 26, 2004 | 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by Bart
There are no prohibitions against meeting each other. In fact, I think it would be a great idea. I'm curious to see what GradGirl looks like and if it's worth the effort to single her out for secondary screening because of her eye-catching beauty. (That's a joke, GradGirl!)
Oh well, shorter lines for the rest of us.
Aug 26, 2004 | 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by Bart
I'm curious to see what GradGirl looks like and if it's worth the effort to single her out for secondary screening because of her eye-catching beauty. (That's a joke, GradGirl!)
Aug 26, 2004 | 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by GradGirl
Bart, if I ever visit your checkpoint you'll know it's me as soon as you lay eyes on me...
Aug 26, 2004 | 3:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Bart
There are no prohibitions against meeting each other. In fact, I think it would be a great idea. I'm curious to see what GradGirl looks like and if it's worth the effort to single her out for secondary screening because of her eye-catching beauty. (That's a joke, GradGirl!)
LOL, thinking the same thing.
Aug 26, 2004 | 4:00 pm
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Originally Posted by ChrisAtlanta
...because the instant he lays eyes on you, you'll start screaming bloody murder about how his looking at you is trampling all over your constitutional right to board a private aircraft without someone making sure you don't have a loaded Uzi in your handbag.
and that too.
Aug 26, 2004 | 10:59 pm
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Originally Posted by ChrisAtlanta
...because the instant he lays eyes on you, you'll start screaming bloody murder about how his looking at you is trampling all over your constitutional right to board a private aircraft without someone making sure you don't have a loaded Uzi in your handbag.
Aug 26, 2004 | 11:12 pm
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Originally Posted by Bart
There are no prohibitions against meeting each other. In fact, I think it would be a great idea. I'm curious to see what GradGirl looks like and if it's worth the effort to single her out for secondary screening because of her eye-catching beauty. (That's a joke, GradGirl!)
Aug 26, 2004 | 11:28 pm
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Originally Posted by UALOneKPlus
As much as you make light of it, GradGirl has some very valid points and observations, like many of us.
that can be a sort of verbal handshake. either that or a codeword.
Aug 27, 2004 | 2:13 am
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When I travel, I always have FlyerTalk tags on my bags, and would be happy to meet any FlyerTalker, TSA or not.
Although I would be interested in speaking with an FAM, I would not be thrilled to know that he broke his cover in order to introduce himself!
Although I would be interested in speaking with an FAM, I would not be thrilled to know that he broke his cover in order to introduce himself!