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Every day after work, I have to go through security, and I don't know how to act...

FernandoRocker

FernandoRocker

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Oct 25, 2017
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I work at a manufacturing plant, and everyone must go through security on the way out of the plant. The security guard scans you with a metal detector, but it is all very quickly.

And after he scans me, it's always the same exchange of words:

- Security Guard: All clear.
- Me: Thanks.
- SG: Have a nice day.
- Me: You too.
- SG: See you tomorrow.
- Me: ...

See? It happens very quickly, but it's like he always want to have the last word, and I act/feel very awkward.

I think I'm going to stop saying anything, not even thanks, and just leave quickly.
 
Fat4all

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i think you might be a touch in your own head about this, he probably just says the same couple of lines to every person that goes through
 
Landy828

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Take off running at full speed after he says "have a nice day".

For more fun and entertainment take off running right after he checks you into your job tomorrow.
 
Alucrid

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make sure when you leave without saying anything you run out really fast and pretend like your hiding something in your jacket
 
Mortemis

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When I worked at a warehouse, I always chatted it up with security. They looked bored, and I always got there early before my shift, so it was a nice way to pass time.

Some people just want to talk. Don't worry about it too much, but also don't be so awkward about it.
 
Fat4all

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Alcotholic said:
Ask the security guard out.
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Preempt him to assert your dominance. Turn your "thanks" into "Thanks. Have a good one." Add in a "See you tomorrow," before he has a chance to say anything else, if you want to go full mad man.

Alternatively, throw him a "See you later, alligator" on random days to really mess him up.
 
Fat4all

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text him "later, gator!" from the parking lot and then destroy your phone so you never see them respond
 
F34R

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FernandoRocker said:
I work at a manufacturing plant, and everyone must go through security on the way out of the plant. The security guard scans you with a metal detector, but it is all very quickly.

And after he scans me, it's always the same exchange of words:

- Security Guard: All clear.
- Me: Thanks.
- SG: Have a nice day.
- Me: You too.
- SG: See you tomorrow.
- Me: ...

See? It happens very quickly, but it's like he always want to have the last word, and I act/feel very awkward.

I think I'm going to stop saying anything, not even thanks, and just leave quickly.
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Reply "Not if I see you first..."
 
Alucrid

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also next time he says "have a nice day" say "you have a better one" and he'll be too stunned to even get the last word in
 
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FernandoRocker

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I mean, sure, it all seems pretty normal, but after years of having the same exchange of words at the same time every day, you start to become self conscious about it.
 
Conciliator

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He definitely secretly despises you, and every time you let him say "See you tomorrow" without saying anything back, his utter contempt for you only grows further.

There's only one solution. Tomorrow, after he says "See you tomorrow," walk up to him, stare him in the eyes intensely, and say "Suck a turd, dweeb." Then run away super fast b/c he's probably going to try to shoot you.
 
Alucrid

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ok so maybe sneak some metal in your underwear next time to spice things up?
 
Fat4all

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Alucrid said:
also next time he says "have a nice day" say "you have a better one" and he'll be too stunned to even get the last word in
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Suddenly a blush appeared on the security guards face. It's been 12 years this past June since his wife died in that fire, but for the first time since, something light and beautiful grazed against his cold, dead heart. It was pure, it was passionate.

It was carnal lust.
 
weemadarthur

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FernandoRocker said:
I mean, sure, it all seems pretty normal, but after years of having the same exchange of words at the same time every day, you start to become self conscious about it.
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Change it up.

Say weird things like

got big plans for the weekend?
fine, and you?
you're welcome!
i'm sorry for your loss.

or any other randomly chosen platitude from the set of [english language platitudes]

Don't blame him for doing what he's probably yelled at to do by his manager, when you have just as much power to prevent the banality of your interactions.
 
Extra Sauce

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just spice it up with a "how're the spouse and kids"?

btw if he replies that he doesn't have any, it is common courtesy to hug him while saying "I am so sorry".
 
Tbm24

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Stop thinking about it. I used to work a contract for Homeland Security and had
to go through security screens in and out of the building every time. Eventually you get used to it.
 
Laserbeam

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Oct 27, 2017
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just wink after his "see you tomorrow"

or, alternatively, just walk away and stop thinking about it becase the quick exchange of pleasantries appears to be over and you can move on with your life.
 
itwasTuesday

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Oct 30, 2017
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Enjoy your movie.
Thanks you too.

You should ask the guard their name btw. You interact with them every day.
 
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