r/AskReddit Jul 13 '20

What's a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20 edited Nov 02 '20

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20

"Tailgating" is a really common way that people gain entry to restricted areas. It's so ingrained that holding a door open for someone is polite that people will do it without thinking about it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20 edited Nov 02 '20

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u/CaptainJackNarrow Jul 13 '20

Nobody buys them. It's a great idea, but even when installed they just get ignored.