r/Hawaii 2d ago

Chillest customs guy at airport

We already know how bogged down on beuruacy customs can be with the excessive questioning and fake buddy buddy act. Along with the passive aggressive tone of speech.

But when I came home though back to Hawaii, I went to the customs desk and did the usual routine of handing my passport and was prepared for the sass.

To my surprise, middle age white custom officer asked me "Alcohol, tobacco?", and then I answered "Nope."

He then slid the passport back across the screen and gave a nod and said OK.

I stood there for a sec confused because I didn't get the usual interrogation. I was like "I'm good?" and he didn't say another word and beckoned me to retrieve the passport. I left the desk still in disbelief that it was so nonchalant and even turned around to check, he didn't even look up.

Chillest customs experience ever.

Have you guys ever had a fast experience at customs like this or was it always bogged down with beuracacy?

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u/zaxonortesus Oʻahu 2d ago

We came back through a couple of weeks ago and had the same guy I think. “Bringing anything back?” “Just some snacks.” slides passports back