What's something that's common knowledge in your workplace that will be mind-blowing to the rest of us?

Disclaimer, this thread was made 11 years ago. Please use discretion if you decide to follow any

advice given in these responses. There's a good chance that it's incredibly outdated by now.

With that being said, let's move on to the video. For example, I'm not in law enforcement, but I learned that special units such as SWAT

are just normal cops during the day, giving out speeding tickets and breaking up parties,

contrary to my imagination where they sat around waiting for a bank robbery to happen.

The fajitas at Chili's aren't actually sizzling.

They have a sauce called, quote, sizzle sauce, that you spray over the hot food so it gives

the illusion that it is sizzling.

When you have an IV placed, there isn't actually a needle left in your arm.

The needle is taken out and a tiny, flexible plastic tube is left in.

So many people think that they are walking around

with a needle in their arm and are afraid to move it around. Chemistry grad student, safety regulations

happen when EPA inspectors come by. Not anytime else. Casino dealers are not out to take your

money. We live off tips. We want you to win.

Strawberries are picked by hand. It sucks.

Two-thirds of Staples' annual profits occur during the two to four-week period of back-to-school shopping.

Technical writer. Lots of people work really hard to write all those electronics manuals that you don't read.

Also, manuals are considered legal documents.

If a client injures themselves following a set of bad instructions, the company can be held

accountable.

If you're going to the dentist to get work done, fillings, crowns, etc., and you

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