Quote: (07-28-2014 04:33 AM)nomadicdude Wrote:
Quote: (07-27-2014 11:54 PM)Suits Wrote:
I've done over one-hundred border crossings in my life, so at some point the question because "what can I do and what skills can I learn to make my border crossings more efficient?"
Bitching about the treatment that you or I believe we deserve while entering a sovereign nation is definitely worse than university graduates bitching that they are entitled to a job good enough to make student loan payments.
Let's tell some stories about the times that we used good social skills to talking border guards into violating their own protocol and giving us special favours.
I have no problem being treated like shit when entering another country. That is their decision and as a non-citizen I am asking them for the privilege to enter. But I think when entering my own country (the USA) I am entitled to a bit more than a fucking arrogant meathead on a powertrip.
I have gone to Cuba, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, China, etc. and have not seen the type of arrogant behavior typical of CBP. That says a lot.
It is what it is. Sounds like your sense of entitlement runs pretty deep.
If you want something in life, you have to earn it. There won't always be a free hand out available. No one owes you their politeness.
If they physically harm you or make you fear for your life, take down ID numbers and make a formal complaint. But if it's just a matter of a stranger hurting your feelings, it might be time to toughen up.
Personally, I don't have any trouble with these meatheads. I've learned to speak their language. Maybe you could too.
But accept the fact that no one owes you anything. You'll go far in life with that understanding.
I'm the King of Beijing!