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Old March 22nd 10, 10:15 AM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:56:03 +0000
Roland Perry wrote:
In message , at 09:26:14 on Mon, 22 Mar
2010, d remarked:
I have had my passport photocopied dozens of times in hotels and company
offices all over the world. Some offices make you leave your passport with


Bully for you. I haven't.


All that shows is a lack of relevant experience.


Or that I've stayed in decent hotels and worked for sane companies.

them and exchange it for a security pass while you are in the building.


Who do you work for, MI6?


It's not commonplace, but sometimes an office will ask for a passport in
exchange for the normal "Visitors pass", perhaps to ensure that you
check out of the building properly when you leave.


Not commonplace? Thats putting it mildly. I worked in the City for 10 years
and I never saw it even there. Passport for proof of id when joining the
company? Sure. Passport to go to a meeting elsewhere? Do me a favour.

I've no idea where you people work but it must be somewhere near Paranoia
City. You might want to check for bugs under your desks while you're at it.

B2003