Charlotte Airport Security must have done their training sessions at the local prison.
After being talked to like a child (with that parental “I’m annoyed” tone), treated like an inmate, and generally felt like I was bothering them....simply with my presence......I almost forgot that I indirectly paid good money for this treatment.
Here are a few pointers (with location):
- Denver: Instead of being annoyed that people aren’t finding the optimal screening station and begrudgingly yelling at the entire crowd to “please find the station with the shortest line” in that I’m so annoyed that you are all so stupid tone.......try calmly making contact with one of the next passengers in line and saying “I can take you over here sir”. See, that feels better doesn’t it.....it’s called treating people like they’re not sheep.
- Charlotte: When my 3 year old kid barely touches the big shiny metal detector as he is waiting for his parents to practically disrobe in public, don’t harshly scold him. He’s 3......and I’m guessing that he might not actually understand what’s going on. He’s probably just curious about why he has more manners at 3 than you do.....and if this big machine sucks all the humanity out of you, hence why you are on the other side acting like.....a 2 year old. The shame
If I want my family to be treated like inmates going through security points after visitor’s hour looking for contraband, I’ll go to SouthPark Mall* dressed in sweatpants. At least that’s free.
*South Park Mall is the “uppity” mall in Charlotte where you feel out of place if you weren’t strongly considered for one of the Real Housewives reality shows . Every town has one....just insert your version in its place.
photo credit: Jack Spades
