Wearing a Hi-Vis Vest Gets You into Everything for Free

treehau59y ago· 2 in thread

And this is why we can't do nice things for people anymore.

I think it's kind of awesome and sad at the same time.

We're programmed to trust uniforms from an early age. Anything that looks official isn't questioned.

My pet peave is when retail stores have some guy with a pad and marker checking receipts on the way out. I'll keep walking and my wife will accost me as if I'm either an asshole for not stopping. I think it's only because she feels obligated to follow the "rules". I made a purchase. I'm leaving.

jsjohnst9y ago

I do the same thing. If you have reason to suspect me, stop me, but otherwise I'm going to keep walking, especially if it's Fry's. I purchased the item, I'm under no obligation to volunteer for inspection.

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SixSigma9y ago

I was an environmental activist back in the 1990s. When I started everyone wore the usual anarchist get up. I turned up in a pair of safety boots, black trousers, high-vis coat, shirt & tie and a hard hat. We could walk in most places together "I'm just escorting this lot off the premises".

Was great fun.

jsjohnst9y ago

Honestly the vest isn't even required in many cases, it just effectively covers up for a lack of confidence. You'd be surprised how frequent you can do things you otherwise couldn't if you walk with authority and act like you belong.

Not saying it's a good idea or that I've personally done it, but I know it works more often than you'd expect.

navbaker9y ago

I tested the theory of "no one questions an orange cone" in college, securing myself a front row parking spot for a few weeks. Someone eventually took the cone and the spot, but I think the results would hold up to peer review :)

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