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    >   That was a lot of that job, public relations, how you deal with the   
    > public.  If one stood there like a statue, unsmiling, unfriendly, people are   
    > going to pass you by.  But do little things for them, smile, be polite and   
    > friendly, they do dig a little deeper   
    >   It like in my current career in security.   
    >   A lot of my job is simply PR.  Most people obey the rules, those do don't   
    > I try to explain so they can understand why they can do and not do certain   
    > things, while being polite and friendly.   
    >   Just keep ones emotions under check until that person is gone and then   
    > let it out of your system.  Mostly problems deal with people who think they   
    > are special and the rules don't apply to them.     
      
   Yup, if they're upset, the first thing I underrstand is it's not about me.     
      
   While working front door at the federfal election in 2019, part of my job was   
   security.   
      
   Whatevert hey were PO'ed about was not my fault, nor theirs.  It was in all our   
   best interests to not escalate beyond their initial cursing/yelling strafe.   
      
   My dad illustrated it like if two people are facing eaxch other & olne is   
   demanding to go through.  If the other responds in kind by shoving forwad, Guy   
   Ione is going to get madder & possibly cghucj a punch, but if Guy Two steps to   
   one side, then both ger to their destinations., Or the two can maintain   
   positions, stubbornly until one has to go to the bathroom.   
      
   Stubbornness &/or escalation don't win confrontations.   
      
   If I had a real problem person (perhaps whacked out on crack & reason is not an   
   option) then I'd contain & separate from the main group as best I could (I can   
   herd pretty good from my powere wheelchair) to maintain the ability to vote for   
   the others.   
      
   I've never heard of any serious issues at our elections.   
      
   With Salvation Army, there are the occasional grabs of the kettle(40 pound pole   
   & all); we're to report asap, but not to engage or chase.   
      
   One year we had 3 rhefts i one week. I think we ended up making more overall   
   that year even with the 3 missing kettles, from public sympathy.   
      
   So not worth escalating!   
      
   I've yet to see a job that pays enough it's worth it to escalate.   
      
   One guy I knew drove for Loomis (armored car company); if anyone demanded the   
   money, he'd say, "sure, here you go," & toss thenm the keys for he back door.   
      
   He's not taknig a bullet for $10/hour.   
      
   Those Secret Servicemen are another breed -- willing to dive in front of a   
   bullet for the president.  Not me.  You couldn't bribe me to cheat at my job &   
   make it easy for you, but I'm not taking a bullet for anyone.  My wife & kids   
   notwithstanding, of course, as the world needs the kids more than old rickety   
   me & they'd be flummoxed without her. . .   
      
   But if I took a job & agreed to terms like diving in front of a bullet, I'd do   
   it, because if I say it, I'll do it.   
      
   Like in the military, I'd not give up secrets even under torture because that's   
   my d*mned job, & a lot more than just me could die for me giving them up.   
      
   I know they get good training on how to withstand torture or even escape. I   
   knew a lady did training in San Diefgo of Seals/etc. in escaping POW situation   
   no matter where they are & making it back to friendlies alive, including   
   withstanding torture.   
      
   Just one more reason I'm not in the military -- I cannot guarantee I could   
   withstand torture without limit.   
      
   I can hide info so I can't even reveal it if I'm forced to, but that takes much   
   time & practice, not good for off-the-cuff stuff. . .   
      
   Your friend,   
      
   <+]:{)}   
   Cyberpope, Bishop of ROM   
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