Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
#16
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Couldn't care less to be honest. They don't want to do it any more than you want them to do it. The shop orders them to do it and if they want to keep their job they don't have a choice. If there's nothing to hide, there's no harm is dropping one handle of a bag and letting them peer in as you walk past. If I know I have to go to one of the shops that does it frequently, I do them first so I'm not having to open loads of bags.
#17
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Couldn't care less to be honest. They don't want to do it any more than you want them to do it. The shop orders them to do it and if they want to keep their job they don't have a choice. If there's nothing to hide, there's no harm is dropping one handle of a bag and letting them peer in as you walk past. If I know I have to go to one of the shops that does it frequently, I do them first so I'm not having to open loads of bags.
#18
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They're allowed to look but not put their hand in to rummage around. My OH always gets his drink marked on the way into Target & the like. I don't like it much but it's habit to show it now and I've got nothing to hide. If I was inclined to steal it would be from Tiffany's not Target!
#19
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Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
I guess my style of shopping means I don't get searched much. I've been asked 4 times in the last 5 years so it doesn't bother me.
If you get searched a lot then why not put a huge dildo in your bag.
If you get searched a lot then why not put a huge dildo in your bag.
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Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
They're allowed to look but not put their hand in to rummage around. My OH always gets his drink marked on the way into Target & the like. I don't like it much but it's habit to show it now and I've got nothing to hide. If I was inclined to steal it would be from Tiffany's not Target!
#21
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Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Some tips:
1) Place a battery operated 12" throbbing dong in your bag and when checked, give the bag searcher a knowing wink, while pointing towards your botty.
2) Put a sherry trifle underneath a copy of Bindi the Jungle Girl DVD on which you've scribbled out an old price tag.
3) Make an L.E.D. sign that says "Who the **** you calling a crim?" and place it in a green Woolies bag.
4) Before the assistant can ask you, walk up to her purposefully and say, "I notice you're just near the entrance to the shop, would you open your bag for me please."
5) On successfully passing a bag check, clumsily let several CD cases fall out of your jacket, hurriedly pick them and walk very briskly towards the exit.
6) As you approach the shop exit, hold your hand over your mouth and make gagging noises as if you are about to vomit. See if the assistant still wants to search your bag.
7) If you're a bloke, pat your crotch and ask the assistant if they'd like to search your ball bag too.
8) Buy a series of bags that fit inside each other (Russian doll style) and in the last bag, place a fake dog turd with an Australian flag cocktail stick wedged into it.
9) Look the assistant in the eye and say, "You're the descendent of criminals love, not me."
10) Employ the services of a bag carrier to walk 20 paces behind you and you'll never be searched again.
1) Place a battery operated 12" throbbing dong in your bag and when checked, give the bag searcher a knowing wink, while pointing towards your botty.
2) Put a sherry trifle underneath a copy of Bindi the Jungle Girl DVD on which you've scribbled out an old price tag.
3) Make an L.E.D. sign that says "Who the **** you calling a crim?" and place it in a green Woolies bag.
4) Before the assistant can ask you, walk up to her purposefully and say, "I notice you're just near the entrance to the shop, would you open your bag for me please."
5) On successfully passing a bag check, clumsily let several CD cases fall out of your jacket, hurriedly pick them and walk very briskly towards the exit.
6) As you approach the shop exit, hold your hand over your mouth and make gagging noises as if you are about to vomit. See if the assistant still wants to search your bag.
7) If you're a bloke, pat your crotch and ask the assistant if they'd like to search your ball bag too.
8) Buy a series of bags that fit inside each other (Russian doll style) and in the last bag, place a fake dog turd with an Australian flag cocktail stick wedged into it.
9) Look the assistant in the eye and say, "You're the descendent of criminals love, not me."
10) Employ the services of a bag carrier to walk 20 paces behind you and you'll never be searched again.
#23
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
No. 9.........
PMSL........ I gotta remember that one
PMSL........ I gotta remember that one
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Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Couldn't care less to be honest. They don't want to do it any more than you want them to do it. The shop orders them to do it and if they want to keep their job they don't have a choice. If there's nothing to hide, there's no harm is dropping one handle of a bag and letting them peer in as you walk past. If I know I have to go to one of the shops that does it frequently, I do them first so I'm not having to open loads of bags.
I agree. I reckon that a little humour and a little charm can lessen the burden of it too - in your favour - invariably the person waves you on.
They never look properly anyhow and as you say, just swinging the bag in their direction does the trick.
I cannot understand why people make such a mountain out of a molehill.
#26
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
I am always surprised when I see people opening their personal bags and letting a security person in a shop look inside (without even being asked).
I have now been asked on two different occasions to open my bag and let them nosey in and they seem surprised when I say no. The first time the woman said "well the next time you come in you might not be served at the checkout". I had to laugh...if I was a shoplifter I wouldn't be wanting to be served at the checkout!
How very dare they! and why on earth do the Ozzies put up with this???
I have now been asked on two different occasions to open my bag and let them nosey in and they seem surprised when I say no. The first time the woman said "well the next time you come in you might not be served at the checkout". I had to laugh...if I was a shoplifter I wouldn't be wanting to be served at the checkout!
How very dare they! and why on earth do the Ozzies put up with this???
You can refuse and there is not a lot they can do under the law even if they do display a sign informing you of the policy.
https://mybrc.com.au/Money-Legal/Leg...king_Bags.aspx
I often refuse depending what mood I am in, especially in Kmart as there is nothing worth nicking in there anyway. They don't try to enforce it normally, just give you a filthy look.
#27
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Thats exactly it. If you go through the checkout, apparently you havent stolen anything. If the systems so cutting edge then why was I never caught as a teenager??? Because I never put stolen goods in my bag!!!!!! Yes I was a degenerate - nothings changed.
Please dont anyone lecture me it was a long time ago!
#28
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
I am always surprised when I see people opening their personal bags and letting a security person in a shop look inside (without even being asked).
I have now been asked on two different occasions to open my bag and let them nosey in and they seem surprised when I say no. The first time the woman said "well the next time you come in you might not be served at the checkout". I had to laugh...if I was a shoplifter I wouldn't be wanting to be served at the checkout!
How very dare they! and why on earth do the Ozzies put up with this???
I have now been asked on two different occasions to open my bag and let them nosey in and they seem surprised when I say no. The first time the woman said "well the next time you come in you might not be served at the checkout". I had to laugh...if I was a shoplifter I wouldn't be wanting to be served at the checkout!
How very dare they! and why on earth do the Ozzies put up with this???
They're allowed to look but not put their hand in to rummage around. My OH always gets his drink marked on the way into Target & the like. I don't like it much but it's habit to show it now and I've got nothing to hide. If I was inclined to steal it would be from Tiffany's not Target!
#30
Re: Invasion of privacy - why do Ozzies put up with it?
Thats exactly it. If you go through the checkout, apparently you havent stolen anything. If the systems so cutting edge then why was I never caught as a teenager??? Because I never put stolen goods in my bag!!!!!! Yes I was a degenerate - nothings changed.
Please dont anyone lecture me it was a long time ago!
Please dont anyone lecture me it was a long time ago!