Remember getting stranded overnight in Atlanta once... a really kind gate agent saw me looking lost and brought me some snacks from the break room. He felt bad but said they didn't have any secret spots, just the hard floor near the baggage claim. It was a nice gesture that made the night a bit better, even if I still woke up with a sore back. Sometimes the people working there are just as stuck with the bad setup as we are. Makes you wish airports would add a few proper rest areas instead of just more charging stations.

But what if he was just really bad at math, not cheating? The whiteboard rule seems like it could make things feel way too serious.

Sticking to your guns was the ONLY way to handle that situation. What do you think would happen if you HAD lied for him and got caught? Does his claim that every shop does it make you question how common this REALLY is? How do you stay firm when customers try to pressure you into shady stuff? It's your business license on the line, not his.

Totally get where you're coming from. Saw the same thing when I was putting my own stuff together. Try adding a character just sitting on a bench or staring at their own hands. Those calm shots can show mood way better than another leap. Mixing in a few still poses makes the action ones stand out more too. It's like giving the viewer a chance to breathe.

One tiny chip and the entire glass door blew up? Hard to believe. I'd be checking edges for days after that.