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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Would airport security be less efficient if the people passing through were treated politely?

Why can’t airline security staff be more friendly? (posed by model).
Why can’t airline security staff be more friendly? (posed by model). Photograph: Don Mason/Getty Images

Would airport security be less efficient if people passing through security were treated politely? Eg, an occasional “please” or “thank you” instead of barked orders and incivility – even hostility! I can’t think of any other aspect of public life where law-abiding, paying citizens are treated with such rudeness and disrespect – just because they’re taking a plane! Stella O’Shea

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.


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